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How Great Thou Part

There are people you know. And then, there are people who know you. These are the people who view every single emotional bump and bruise as what chiseled you – not whittled you. They believe your shortcomings attract – not detract. They buy the whole package – not just the value added features. Some believe…

My friend and I are chatting about another friend who has just begun the divorce process. We are trying to determine ways to help her. The truth? We know we can only help her so much. We are so much smarter than we used to be. You know, before we started this whole divorce thing.…

Divorce should put an end to the unhealthy roles played in the marriage it is ending. However, in truth, it often extends the roles throughout the lengthy dissolution process. The saddest and most unfortunate part? Individuals file for divorce, naively believing they are going to be able to put the pain or abuse of a…

No, it’s not what you’re thinking. I’m not talking about financial loss. Anyone who has been through divorce realizes that money is just a tool that misdirected people use to control or punish someone in divorce. There’s a far greater cost. I always say, “It’s great if I like you – better if I respect…

“Catholics are such hypocrites,” says a friend. “They have all these rules, they break them and then they show up for Church on Sunday.” I think carefully. “Do your parents have rules?” I say. “Yes,” she responds. “Do you break any of them?” I ask. “Yes,” she says. “Do you still show up at the…

There are plenty of controlling personalities that appear confident. They can be outgoing, take charge, competent, get the job done kind of people. However, the very nature of being controlling is a contradiction to absolute confidence. There may be confidence, but not authentic, full confidence. Why? Individuals who need to be in control can be…

A friend and I chat. It’s a familiar topic that keeps rearing its ugly head during divorce. It seems yet another person is capable of opening their mouth to voice their particular thoughts on divorce. Now, I can’t place more emphasis on the fact that these misguided people simply have no clue what divorce really…

I sit with my marriage counselor. I like to call him “Dr. Phil” because he has that same direct and likable quality. “They used to call me ‘The Mayor of Great Falls,” I say. “I miss that. I enjoyed that big world. I took pride in being there for people. In solving problems and leading…

10 powerful getting over you and moving on songs… A few big artists mixed in with some to watch: 1. Chris Young – Think Of You (Duet With Cassadee Pope) 2. Tucker Beathard – Rock On https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfmPOwr5ZeY 3. Mo Pitney – Clean Up On Aisle Five https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq16RQW3W9I 4. Kelsea Ballerini – Peter Pan 5. Lindsay…

Things are getting better. I no longer remember what it is like to feel the pain of being attached to two. Instead, I am remembering the joy of being just one. No, it is not as contradictory as it sounds. I am not encouraging a selfishness or a lack of longing to one day know…
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