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Luella’s pened thoughts on topics relating to emotional fullfillment and personal achievement. New posts weekly.
Emotional Betrayal Begins Quietly
I appreciate John Gottman’s work on betrayal, especially his explanation of non-sexual betrayal, what many people would call emotional betrayal…
Grade 10 Questions on Discernment
Earlier this week, I spoke to Grade 10 students at St. Mary’s Academy in Winnipeg about discernment.
Ten Ways to Betray Your Spouse or Fiance
Betrayal in marriage doesn’t always play out dramatically; it often starts with small changes in loyalty and attention.
Marriage Was Never About What I Was Getting
I have always known that marriage is a kind of dying to self, at least in theory, but this time it really touched me.
Before You Fix Your Spouse, Look in the Mirror
In my work as a family and marriage therapist, the surface argument is rarely the real issue. There is usually a deeper current running underneath the conflict.
What We Ask For
On some days, I listen to the daily homily or the readings, and they go in one ear and out the other. Then there are other days when I actually need to stop and think.
What Does February Mean to You?
What does February mean to you? What is the first thought that comes to mind when I say the word February?
Adam and Eve – The Greatest Love Story Yet
For many people, Adam and Eve immediately bring to mind original sin and the beginning of everything that went wrong. But that wasn’t where my mind was headed.
Love Is a Decision, Not a Feeling
I recently spoke at a men’s wellness gathering, and before I said anything else, I asked the room a simple question. Who here is married? Who is divorced? Who is widowed? Who is single? Men’s lives are rarely simple, yet many of the struggles they face are quite...