What to Say When… You Are Being Pestered
Most people agree that “Yes” should mean “Yes”. What is the flip side of this concept? It’s simply that “No”… read more
Most people agree that “Yes” should mean “Yes”. What is the flip side of this concept? It’s simply that “No”… read more
I counseled Anna, a single mother with two preschoolers. She realized she was overly cautious with her kids and she wanted to change. One day, her son wanted to run down a steep hill. She stood aside and let him do it but she couldn’t resist calling after him, “BE CAREFUL!” We talked about something more positive she could say to him the next time he asked to do something outside of her comfort zone. Here is what we came up with: [linkback] When Sorry Isn’t Enough.
Do you run into (or live with) people who say “Yes” when they mean “No”? I find this is a common habit… read more
Scenario: “We don’t understand our daughter-in-law,” said Katherine. “She has told us that she doesn’t want us to visit our… read more
Scenario: Todd is a traditional sort of guy. He believes that rules are valuable, and he likes to see them… read more
Scenario: Henry believed Anne was perfect when they dated and got engaged. They shared common interests, similar friends, and really… read more
I was interviewed this week by Alex Murashko of The Christian Post for his latest article. Here are some highlights… read more