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The Fall Out of Relationship Nagging
By
Linda Mintle
You see it all the time in sitcoms. The “I don’t have a clue” husband whose wife is constantly telling him what to do, or reminding him what he is not doing. While we may laugh at this comedy routine, there is nothing funny about it in real couple relationships. It’s called nagging. And it…
Is Swearing Just a Normal Thing?
By
Linda Mintle
Have you noticed how almost every streaming show is filled with cursing? And it’s not just a little. One show I watched used the f-word 29 times in 30 minutes. It felt assaultive. Frankly, it made me cringe. And I wondered if the writers could not have come up with better dialogue! A few people…
10 Ways to Put an End to Emotional Abuse
By
Linda Mintle
“You are nothing but a loser.” “Why would anyone want to be with you?” “You are worthless and lucky you have me.” These are emotionally abusive words. No one deserves to be treated this way, yet it is fairly common. And when you are in the middle of emotional abuse, you don’t always see it.…
Easter: The Hope of the Resurrection
By
Linda Mintle
Hope has always been a foundation of the Christian faith and science has finally caught on to the importance of hope. Hope plays a significant role in our health and mental health. It is associated with a lower risk of cancer, fewer sleep problems, higher psychological well-being, and social adjustment. Because of the importance of…
Stop the Cycle of Codependency
By
Linda Mintle
During the MeToo movement, several celebrities disclosed their personal battles with codependency. However, codependency is not just a celebrity problem. It can characterize many relationships. While not a mental health disorder, codependency is dysfunctional and unhealthy — something we need to eliminate in our relationships. Healthy relationships are built on interdependency, a mutual responsibility to…
Yet Another School Shooting: Helping Kids Respond
By
Linda Mintle
Yet, another tragic school shooting has occurred. This is the 130th mass shooting this year! Nashville marks the 39th incident of gunfire at a school, with now 17 deaths and 30 injuries in 2023. In 2022, we saw 57 deaths from 177 shooting events. In fact, firearm injuries are the leading cause of death among…
Cleaning Up Physical And Spiritual Clutter
By
Linda Mintle
Clutter, that stuff strewn everywhere that can make us anxious and stressed. It clogs up our lives and can lead to relationship fights and even unsafe conditions in our homes. Additionally, clutter can affect our focus and trigger avoidance as a coping mechanism because we feel overwhelmed. With all the problems clutter creates, why do…
Yes, Stop This! It is a Relationship Killer!
By
Linda Mintle
You see it all the time in sitcoms. The “I don’t have a clue” husband whose wife is constantly telling him what to do, or reminding him what he is not doing. While we may laugh at this comedy routine, there is nothing funny about it in real couple relationships. It’s called nagging. And it…
Stop Fear from Making You Anxious
By
Linda Mintle
Can we agree? We have come through a season of fear. Fear of an unknown pandemic and all that it entailed. Uncertainty, death, disease led to fear for so many people causing anxious minds and hearts. Hopefully, that fear has quieted down, but in truth, there are many reasons to be fearful. What is your…
10 Ways to Avoid Your Own March Madness
By
Linda Mintle
March Madness is a term we use for this time of year when college basketball begins its play off tournament. At the end of the “madness” a winner emerges. But the tournament itself can raise intense emotions both on and off the basketball court. And uncontrolled anger ends with no winners. Every year, we see…
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