by Lesli | Feb 14, 2025 | Relationships
The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, and the second best time to plant a tree is now. George W. White My husband and I came home last Saturday to find several cars and a bunch of young people in our street. My husband asked what was going on and one of...
by Lesli | Jan 31, 2025 | Relationships
“We need a place in which we may flourish and be ourselves.” Timothy Radcliffe I want to be in a marriage where my feelings are minimized, my desires are ignored, and I walk on eggshells all the time. Said. No. One. Ever. What most people want, maybe...
by Lesli | Jan 17, 2025 | Relationships
“Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. It shows you have the courage to admit when you don’t know something, and to learn something new.” – Barack Obama In a word—YES! Not because things are bad, though they...
by Lesli | Jan 3, 2025 | Relationships
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” Andy Warhol The relationship result that’s eluding you can be found in the work you’re not willing to do. Please, read that again. I read this on a blog a few weeks ago and it...
by Lesli | Dec 6, 2024 | Relationships
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” Benjamin Franklin As you find yourself in the middle of “the most wonderful time of the year”, you may want to ask what does and doesn’t make it that way. For you. For your wife. For your marriage, your kids, your...
by Lesli | Nov 22, 2024 | Relationships
“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.” – Brene Brown In a recent post, I talked about the need for both compassion and accountability in your marriage. And the path to accountability runs directly through...
