I asked a couple who was working on their marriage, “How will you know when your marriage is good enough?” A week later they responded with the following. Our marriage will be good enough when: 1) We feel a growing sense of peace with each other and there is less ongoing tension … [Read more...] about How Will You Know When Your Marriage Is Good Enough?

I am known by you and safe with you. Rick Mills … [Read more...] about The Greatest Compliment You Can Receive From Your Spouse

Nothing I do is good enough for you. You always have a snide remark or a criticism. Like what? You always say things like, “You are such an idiot.” Or, “That isn’t good enough.” Or, “What were you thinking? You fail at everything!” I’m just trying to help you do your best! When I … [Read more...] about Shut Up and Go Away!

Imagine yourself hosting a dinner party for family and friends. One of them arrives holding a paper bag and says, “I brought something for dinner.” You are a bit surprised because this person is a notoriously bad cook, and you have planned all of the side dishes around your … [Read more...] about Learn to Like the Taste of Their Roadkill

It is 11:00 at night and the two of you hear a knock at the door. You move quickly to answer because your three children are asleep. Before you can get there, an angel appears in the room and says, “Do not be afraid, though I come with troubling news. Both of you will die in one … [Read more...] about Which New Parents Will You Choose to Raise Your Children?