Marriage
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Paying Attention
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
One of the foundational skills to the success of any relationship is our ability to listen. As simple as this may...
Twelve Years, Ten Lessons
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
An article of tribute and thanksgiving. As Mary Lambrecht follows God's call to Texas, she shares ten basic lessons...
Don’t Argue With a Woman as You Would With a Man
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Six things to avoid when arguing with a woman. A valuable resource in how to negotiate the maze of arguing...
Controlling the Chaos
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
For stepfamilies, the stress of the holiday season can be compounded. With patience and grace, the holiday season...
Please Hear What I am Saying
Don't be fooled by me. Don't be fooled by the face I wear for I wear a mask, a thousand masks, masks that...
Marriage at the Foot of the Cross
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Marriage is hard work. We need to keep in mind that the ground is level at the foot of the cross; none of us are...
It's Just a TV Show...Right?
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Keep your marriage fresh and alive. How? Turn off the TV. Programs that show unrealistic, unstable ups and downs...
When We Apologize
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Apologies are so easily thrown out that it becomes difficult to known when they are genuine. Brenda defines a few...
Affairs Don't Solve the Problem
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
If you are having an affair and want your marriage, you will need to end your affair. People often look outside the...
Beyond Roommates
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
“It is like we are roommates. We don’t fight, we get along, but something is still missing from our marriage.” I...