In honor of Father's Day this year, I'd like to share a few things I've learned over time through the relationship with my dad. Having a father figure in your life is very important and shouldn't be overlooked. I've learned some valuable lessons through the good, bad and ugly times. The ways about love that, through reflection and spiritual growth, have impacted how I approach … [Read more...]
Are You Being Guarded or Are You Guarding Your Heart?
In life we often exercise preventative measures and avoiding risk. This is definitely the case when it comes to the heart in love relationships. Whether single or well into a relationship, we have a decision to make almost daily to guard our heart or be guarded. Guarding your heart says: “I’m doing what’s best for me.” Being guarded says: “I’m defending myself against … [Read more...]
What Makes a Wife Good Enough for Love?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, My husband and I have been together for 6 years and he will be 27 years old in October (I'm 23 years old). Since April 27, 2014, my husband has been withdrawn and told me that he was not attracted to me. We have two beautiful children together and I adored my husband. I was there for him while he was in the Army and when he got out. He had never deployed … [Read more...]
Can I Experience True Love Without Dealing with Emotional Baggage?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I am a 35 years old single female and I am tired of having stressful relationships. Over the past five years, I have been in three relationships. I enter relationships being hopeful and give my all, but my partners end up leaving me because they say that I have too much emotional baggage. I know that I can be difficult at times. When I get upset, I have a … [Read more...]
3 Tips on How to Prevent a Broken Heart
Dating can be scary. Even scarier, for many, is the idea of getting your heart broken. While a broken heart may often feel like the worst thing in the world, it is very likely that time has taught you that it really isn’t the worst thing in the world. Nevertheless, who wants to go through the process of healing from one, especially when it might be preventable in the first … [Read more...]