Did you know that avoidance is coping mechanism? It’s certainly not a healthy one, but it’s a way for people to cope nonetheless. People try to avoid topics or situations that can make them feel uncomfortable in some way. By avoiding the situation, they avoid the pain, hurt, frustration, or discomfort that might come along with it. Avoidance makes people feel like they are … [Read more...]
3 Difficult Marriage Conversations You Can’t Ignore, and 6 Ways to Initiate Them
Let's face it. There's no way to avoid having a difficult marriage conversation at any given time throughout your marriage. And while things like finances, communication, and spirituality, are high on the list of hot topics to discuss regularly in your marriage, there are some topics that most don't even want to think about or confront. But a real marriage requires real … [Read more...]