“If you can’t recognize meanness, your bar for kindness will be far too low.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth If someone buys you flowers on Friday, calls you stupid on Monday, and barely speaks to you when you’re down on Thursday—shred the flowers. Kindness is a way of being, not an occasional act. Far too many people […]
Healthy Relationships: The Importance of Being Willing to Play
“The truest form of love is how you behave toward someone, not how you feel about them.” – Steve Hall When it comes to healthy relationships, there are those who are willing to ‘play’ and those who are not. “Play” means willing to do what is necessary for both of you to be happy (i.e.: learn, grow, […]
Marriage Is a Partnership, Not a Parent-Ship
“Marriage is a partnership, not a parent-ship. Being the ‘boss’ over the money makes you a parent, not a partner.” ~LMB Finances are a notoriously tricky issue for couples: How much should we save? How much should we spend? What are our financial goals? Should we have joint or separate bank accounts? If one person makes […]