…does not come easy when you’re in a toxic relationship. As a matter of fact, when it becomes unbearable and uncontrollable some times you have to let things go. The best thing to do at that point is to give the issues of a bad relationship to God. One of two things will happen: 1.…
I asked this question in a therapy session, but didn’t get the answer I wanted. I asked friends and family, but they advised “enough” had been the first red flag during the dating process. Truth is, no one can truly tell you when enough is enough. Only you know your limits and when that final…
Dear Diary, I must admit that my mind wandered toward thoughts of another man. My present situation is beyond unhealthy and borderline insane. The constant fighting is a foolish problem to have, and my only escape from the nonsense is to dream about being with someone else. I felt guilty for this at first, but…
Communication is key factor in any relationship. Understand the message and in turn make sure you’re sending a clear message yourself. I’m reminded of an argument with my spouse that should have gone in a totally different direction than it did all because he misunderstood my message. From that one misinterpretation, it skyrocketed into a…
Most betrayed spouses in a post-affair marriage question if their marriage after an affair is salvageable. The decision to try to repair a post affair marriage is almost always a difficult one. The prior history of you and your spouse, along with your values and willingness on the part of the two of you to…
A Six-Step Approach to Saving Your Marriage If you have been asking yourself "how can I save my marriage" then you need to pay attention to the principles described here. Of course there is some confusion about your current situation. Naturally, this may cause you to react negatively. Avoid this temptation. To answer the question…
Cheating is tough to deal with as is, and there are consequences for that act of infidelity. Those consequences can be anything from financial bankruptcy to divorce. What happens when the result of sleeping with the other woman causes a more painful consequence? What do you do when a child is the result of an…
John stayed on his cell phone constantly while Shirley looked on in amazement. She could have sworn she was discussing their finances as it was important to avoid soon foreclosure on their dream home. After finding out about his plans to be with the other woman permanently, and having him trudge in and out of…
Marriage seminars are becoming very popular with a variety of people. Some of these seminars are for couples considering getting married and others are for already married couples. The idea is that when they attend these seminars, the couple learns strategies that will help them handle the inevitable challenges that come with marriage. The person…