Watch the video here. Uh-oh. You messed up, and now your boyfriend, relative or best friend is really mad at you. Do you even know why? Dr. Romance licensed psychotherapist and author, explains how... Read more >>

Our family spent the weekend decorating for the holiday season. On Saturday, my husband set up the Christmas tree. The children and I took turns hanging ornaments from the branches. On Sunday, we... Read more >>

I was treated like the black sheep of my family growing up, so in my defense I built a wall of protection over the years; a wall to protect me from continued rejection and despair. I keep my family at... Read more >>

Teachings That Come from Two Relationships teach us something, regardless of their outcomes. Is there one connection that taught me more than any other? I am amazed to see this question in front of... Read more >>

Part II: Sobriety   In 2007 at 3 a.m., a loud voice yelled at me “sobriety!” My eyes popped open! Startled I looked around the room expecting someone to be there, but there were... Read more >>

“Peace, peace, wonderful peace.” I am not sure this will be a one-article subject. I have had to personally fight off my own demons on this one. But this is a subject I am passionate about... Read more >>

It was a Sunday morning, and we were listening to the message that was being preached … well I was only half listening. The other half of my attention was drawn to my niece and nephew,... Read more >>

I always tried to protect my heart and keep it safe. My safe heart had to open to new people, make room for relationships, and allow some people to leave. My heart has been hurt. My love and sincerity... Read more >>

The first thought is that he beat his wife. It’s such a big thought and it carries so much weight that, like a fat lady in the doorway, it’s hard to get past. The second thought is of a... Read more >>

Forgiveness is an art form, music to your soul. Significant forgiveness means stretching your faith and trusting another. Forgiveness does not let the other person off the hook, they are still... Read more >>