Category: relationships

To have and to hold in marriage

April 14, 2016 | 23 comments

One of the more popular set of vows made by couples committing to marriage in a Christian ceremony includes words similar to these: “I take thee to be my wedded husband/wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward,

Let go of the critical judgements

April 6, 2016 | 19 comments

“Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults—unless, of course, you want the same treatment.” ~ Matthew 7:1, MSG “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.” ~ Matthew 7:1, NLT See the good in

Listen first, speak second

February 25, 2016 | 11 comments

“There is as much wisdom in listening as there is in speaking–and that goes for all relationships, not just romantic ones.” ~ Daniel Dae Kim What we hear is often much more important than what we say.

Avoid the put downs

November 27, 2015 | 9 comments

Would you agree that other people are much more enjoyable to be around and work with when they see the good qualities you express, appreciate your strengths and express gratitude for the good work that you do? I’m guessing you