Husband Seem to Take Criticism (and Why Does He Shut Down

Why Can’t My Husband Seem to Take Criticism (and Why Does He Shut Down?) 

“Why does my husband seem so ‘fragile’?”  The words hung there on the jumbo screens during a live, interactive segment of a marriage conference I led with Jeff last year. Other audience members typed similar anonymous questions, which popped up onto the screen in real-time:   The audience skewed pretty young (probably 90% were in their…

When Life (and Relationships) Aren’t What You Hoped (Part 3)

When Life (and Relationships) Aren’t What You Hoped (Part 3)

This is Part 3 of a three-part series on what to do when life or relationships aren’t what you wanted them to be. In part 1 and part 2 we outlined three important steps that can help us move from frustration and anguish to acceptance and appreciation. This week, we’ll apply those steps specifically to…

When Life (and Relationships) Aren’t What You Hoped (Part 2)

When Life (and Relationships) Aren’t What You Hoped (Part 2)

This is the second part of a three-part series on what to do when life or relationships aren’t what you wanted them to be. In last week’s part 1 we started with a challenging but important first step. Today, we explore two more. I’ve always wished I could draw, paint and do graphic design. I…