The Things People Say and Do
I am now in the third trimester of my pregnancy and the time is flying by – our little man will be here before we know it! Being as I am in the final leg of this pregnancy journey my... Continue reading →
communication
Speak Up and No Guessing
” Ab, I know you are mad about something – just tell me what it is that is bothering you,” My husband Bernard said to me one night when I was being overly quiet and giving short responses – a... Continue reading →
15 Observations about Life and Conflict- A Reflection
Originally Posted on April 28, 2017 on The Texas Conflict Coach I am an observant person. I have been fascinated by people and how they interact with one another, how they behave when they are alone, and why they ultimately do... Continue reading →
Can your Spouse be both a Consort and a Comrade?
Should your spouse be your best friend? It is a topic that I have noticed popping up lately. Although I have an opinion on this matter, I wanted to examine other people’s views to see if I aligned. Upon reading... Continue reading →
The Groom and Expectations
The groom, a role that is equally as important as the bride on the wedding day. In browsing for this week’s post, it appears there are two types of grooms: The traditional groom, who does not get involved in wedding... Continue reading →
Are You Speaking the Same Love Language?
The novelist George Sand said, “There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” Although I find her narrowing of happiness in life down to “only one” to be limiting, I would agree that in relationships,... Continue reading →
He Said She Said – Gender Communication
There are many differences between genders, not just physical, but mentally, emotionally, and behaviorally. It may be surprising to learn that men and women communicate differently. Before proceeding, I feel it is important to say that not every male or... Continue reading →
Long Distance Relationships
Someone once said, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” while that quote may be true, it does not make a long distance relationship any more appealing. You and your significant other may find yourselves in a long distance relationship (LDR)... Continue reading →
Am I Ready to Be A Mom?
My last post in the Wives section discussed my feelings surrounding the question of, “When Are You Having Kids?” In that piece, I wrote that two years ago when Bernard and I got married, we were not ready to have... Continue reading →
Healthy Dialogue – Happy Relationship
Dialogue is an important aspect of human connection. It is through conversation that people get to know one another, bond, build trust, show sympathy or support, and laugh among other things that assist in the construction of a relationship. Since... Continue reading →