Why Do We Tell And Re-Tell Our Stories?

by Kathy | May 27, 2012

Know someone who is constantly telling the ‘stories’ of their life? Or is it you? We often tell our stories in great detail, with all of the drama, the exasperation, the angst,...

Victimy or Validating?

by Kathy | May 20, 2012

If you don’t know the difference between being a victim vs. validating your partner, you’re in trouble! Knowing the difference determines whether conflicts in your relationships...

Forgiveness ~ The Ultimate ‘F’ Word!

by Kathy | May 13, 2012

Why should we forgive someone who has hurt us? It feels like the most unnatural thing in the world, doesn’t it? It feels like we will hurt MORE if we forgive, doesn't it? If...

What’s At The Heart of YOUR Marital Issues?

by Kathy | May 6, 2012

Do you know what’s at the heart of your marital issues? What I’m talking about are the core issues, the deep fears and insecurities buried inside you and your spouse. If you...

What NOT To Do After An Affair

by Kathy | Apr 29, 2012

There is little less painful than witnessing the devastation people suffer in the wake of an affair. Handling it the wrong way, however, will most likely lead to the agony of a...

What Did We Get Married For Anyway?

by Kathy | Apr 22, 2012

Marriage vows make me chuckle. We get all dressed up and arrange all the pomp and circumstance to publicly profess our vows to one another. In reality, however, nobody has any...

The Driver of Codependence? Abandonment

by Kathy | Apr 15, 2012

Codependence hurts. It is giving and giving and giving more, wanting something desperately in return – for someone to care enough to love us the same way in return. But what...

Let’s start at the beginning!

by Christy Aloisio | May 11, 2010

I was born and raised in Indianapolis with an older brother and a younger brother (yes, I do have middle child syndrome). I went to Decatur Central High School and went to Purdue...

Yesterday a Boy, Today a Man

by Kathy | Jan 13, 2010

Memories of the little boy The other night I dreamt of myself playing with my 2 year old son. He was pudgy and playful and so positively gleeful. His little cheeks were pink from...

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