A friend recently lost 100 pounds. After he reached his goal, he posted on Facebook that he felt strangely letdown or empty. “Now what?” he wondered. In addition, he didn’t expect that some of his old friends would treat him differently because they thought he was no longer the person they once knew. But this…
The American Dream has altered over the years but still fuels our culture. Its message permeates the airwaves, social media and modern advertising. We’re promised a better body, popularity and sexier hair; all the contents of a happy life. In the place of the white picket fence and 2.2 kids is the good looking, popular…
We all watched in horror when Ben Stiller’s desire to impress led to a hilarious dinnertime prayer and awkward bragging about his ability to milk the cat in Meet the Parents. However, the real reason that movie made us laugh so hard is because we can relate. Misery truly does love company. Grafting into a…
Answer (Gary Chapman): I would say you need to listen to your friends. Friends often see things that we don’t see when we are in love. In fact, when we’re in love, we are blinded and we really don’t see the things that others say. You know, your mother may say to you, “Have you…
No one marriage is exactly like another. You and your spouse create your marriage story one day at a time and one decision at a time. Making the most of your marriage can feel like work for some and fun for others. The important thing is to be intentional about nurturing your most important relationship outside…
