Category: Blog
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How to Be a Good Parent Through Leadership
Parents, would it surprise you to think of yourself as a leader? Most parents want to be successful at parenting, and leadership is a quality that can get you there. How can you be a good leader as a parent? Here is a great exercise to help you figure this out: It is essential to…
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Predicting Divorce
We’ve all heard divorce rates such as the one that states that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. While this may not actually be the case (there is some indication that, for instance, 70% of marriages that began in the 1990s reached their 15th anniversary, up from roughly 65% of those that began in…
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Contempt, the Battery Acid
Is your relationship doomed? It might be if contempt runs rampant. Contempt is the best predictor of divorce. How to avoid being contemptuous toward your spouse: Do instead: Why is it important to avoid contempt? Contempt, which is to put someone down and/or put yourself on a pedestal at the expense of another, is one…
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Sex and Relationships
Why are there so many jokes about relationships and marriage? It seems at least half are about sex and the loss of romance and passion. How is passion kept alive over the long haul? Psst! The secret, bend close, is … friendship! — Surprised? If your partner has been a good friend lately, you are…