Thoughts
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Available, Responsive and Engaging
There are three terms that define a secure attachment. And a secure attachment is another term for a strong relationship connection. The three words are part of Emotionally Focused Therapy. They answer this question. “When I am in distress will you be there for me?” The terms are Accessible, Responsive, Engaged
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Life Chants
Football fans have chants. “Go! Fight! Win!” They loudly declare what they want. Their goals are clear. Their passion is visible. SHOULDN’T WE BE JUST AS CLEAR ABOUT THE DIRECTION OF OUR LIVES?
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Emotional and Relational Growth
Emotions can be confusing. Relationships can be difficult. Always knowing what to do is impossible. Still, there are a few guiding principles many husbands find helpful as they grow.
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What is your Identity?
Do you know who you are?
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Questions to Encourage Conversation
Amy Morin, psychologist, wrote seven questions to ask children. These are questions meant to go deeper than the usual, “How was your day?” The questions below are a thoughtful adaptation of her original ideas. They are designed for a husband to ask his wife, with the purpose of creating meaningful dialogue and emotional connection. Questions…
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I Want to be Wanted
What if you longed to be good enough—to please your mother or your father? But instead, your parents’ relationship was marked by conflict and chaos.
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Traumatic Memories
Over time, memories stack on top of one another. Some are uneventful and fade easily. Others are traumatic and get buried deep within us. The problem is that many traumatic memories are stored with unresolved emotional pain, and that old pain can quietly hinder present-day emotional growth.
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Awakening from Addiction
As I look back on my young life, one thing is painfully clear: my life was filled with hurt and pain. Over time, I became determined to do whatever I could to escape that pain. Eventually, I found a solution—addiction.
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Heart Desires
What if your deepest desires are these: to be fully known, fully loved, fully forgiven, fully enjoyed, fully celebrated, and loved so completely that someone would lay down their life for you?
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Steady Yourself
Steady as she goes. Hold your course. The waters will be rough today. Winds are strong. Obstacles are many.
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Be More Curious
What do your words reveal about you and how you see life?
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A Woman Shares Her Insights
A SINGLE ADULT WOMAN SHARED THIS OBSERVATION: “Men need to work on emotional growth before marriage. Doing this would greatly increase the likelihood of a strong relationship.”