Healthy Relationships Posts

As I was reading the article "Family Time is Priceless," I realized people and relationships do not grow in a vacuum. We need to frame family time in a long-term perspective. Childhood memories tend to revolve around family gatherings, and the emotions attached to them.The author's suggestion of having children help prepare the meal and/or clean up make family dinners workable, even 4-5 days per w...

“My kids gave me the best times and the worst times of my life,” said a friend. Parenting is the most challenging relationship on planet Earth. All parents want the best for their children. Discipline is part of healthy relationships.                            &n...

In his book Be There! (WaterBrook Press, 2000) John Trent writes about continually being in the present moment for and with those we love and care about.  “Being there” means listening with eyes, ears and heart.  “Being there” means doing what is not convenient.  “Being there” means the other person can count on you. “Being there” means helping the people you love develop character....

OK, let's say you meet someone. After a little time, you start to think you really like the time you spend together. Maybe this person turns you on and you can't imagine living life without him or her. Are you both ready for a life together? Are you comfortable with this relationship, or are you in this relationship because you are avoiding the alternative? One way to know for sure if this relatio...