I am passionate about this topic and always will be because trust lays the foundation for any good relationship. John and Julie Gottman use the image of a house to describe relationships. The house’s foundation represents how well the partners know and love each...
Before you dismiss this conversation because you think it doesn’t pertain to you, especially if you’re not religious, I ask you to hang in there. Give me a chance to show you that this topic relates to many, even those who don’t consider themselves religious. If...
Lately, I have become particularly interested in studying men and their emotions. Perhaps it is because I am not one – a man that is – and therefore they are somewhat mysterious to me. Like how a biologist might study unknown species in nature, studying...
Often, I hear the terms “lucky” and “blessed” used interchangeably, but they are not the same. To be lucky is a matter of happenstance, while to be blessed involves much more than mere chance. I understand that not everyone reading this will...
There is a personality classification used in psychology to describe men, known as normative male alexithymia. The term means a male’s inability to feel their emotions. To further define, “Alexithymia, also called emotional blindness, is a neuropsychological...
Sorry, it’s a bit long, but it is worth it. Men’s inability to express themselves could be one of the top complaints of women seeking counsel on their relationships. My answer to them is always the same. Be careful what you wish for. If you have read my blog for some...
