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6 Ways to Respond to a Mother-In-Law Who Doesn’t Like You?
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Linda Mintle
When Robert came home from work, he found his wife sitting in a chair crying. She was hurt by something that happened on the phone talking to her mother-in-law about holiday plans. Robert’s mother insisted they come to her house for the big dinner. “I think it would be better for everyone if I hosted…
Miley Cyrus Living for Shock and Awe
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Linda Mintle
Well, it seems the We Can’t Stop singer, can’t stop. She continues to pull out all the stops! Her most recent antic was to smoke pot on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards held in Amsterdam where marihuana use is legal. Miley thought it would be “fun” to smoke a joint on stage when…
Why Don’t More Parents Care About Technology and Their Children?
By
Linda Mintle
CBN News looked at this issue and invited me to speak as an expert. A new survey indicates that parents are aware of the problems with technology and their kids, but just don’t care. Watch the short news piece. Be someone who cares!
Embarrassed? Do You Do This?
By
Linda Mintle
You walk in to a room full of co-workers and trip. Everyone stops what they are doing and stares at you for what seems like hours. You are embarrassed. Really, you just tripped through the door in front of your peers! How to you cope with this? New research may have some surprising answers! Do…
The Dangers of a Sexless Marriage
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Linda Mintle
Aaron and Holly were like many couples in the early years of having children. What was once a hot romance between the two of them seemed to fizzle to barely an ember. When they came to see me, they reported not having sex for the past year. Somehow, in the busyness of their lives, it just…
What Does Anger Do For You?
By
Linda Mintle
One of the reasons we hold on to anger even when it troubles our relationships is because we think it works for us. We don’t’ like to give up things that serve a purpose. So ask, what does anger do for me? Is it motivated by some deficiency or a reflexive response to unfair treatment? …
Veterans Who Have Paid A Price With TBI and PTSD
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Linda Mintle
Today we honor our veterans who have served in our armed forces. Every day we are thankful for the freedom they secured, but today especially, we honor them as a nation. As we appreciate the service of so many women and men, we realize the personal price paid. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have…
6 Ways to Calm Down During an Argument
By
Linda Mintle
Jack and Rachel do not agree on household chores. Both work outside the home and are tired when they come home. The last thing either wants to do is tackle dishes, clean, water plants, etc. The conflict has come to a head and both are in the kitchen screaming at one another. Blame and accusations…
Should You Keep Secrets from Your Partner?
By
Linda Mintle
I was in the grocery store yesterday. The tabloids at the check out were headlining the secret love child of yet another celebrity couple. While we tend to expect this from celebrity relationships, secrets are a problem. They don’t usually end well. I am often asked if it is a good idea to reveal secrets…
10 Tips to Express Anger in a Healthy Way
By
Linda Mintle
We all get angry, right? But how we deal with others when we get angry makes a big difference. Here are 10 tips to express anger is way that helps your relationships, not hurts them. 1) Press pause. Don’t respond immediately when you feel intense anger. Stop and don’t speak. My dear brothers and sisters…
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