by Harriet Hairston Gary Chapman's book, "Loving Solutions" discussed four marriage myths that lead people to divorce court in the United States: Myth 1: My state of mind is determined by my environment. Myth 2: People cannot change. Myth 3: When in a bad marriage, there are only two options: live a life of misery or get a divorce. Myth 4: Some situations … [Read more...]
Stop Drinking the Kool-Aid and Live in Reality! (Part 1)
by Harriet Hairston I just finished reading "Loving Solutions," a powerful book by Gary Chapman (author of acclaimed book, "The Five Love Languages") over the weekend. It was about getting beyond what society thinks are "impossibilities" and "irreconcilable differences" in a marriage. The thing I loved about this book was his comparison of divorce to homicide and … [Read more...]
Marriage Myth Busting: What’s Fact, What’s Fiction
Minneapolis/St Paul TV newscast exposes several false beliefs surround marriage. Great Video! Myth #1: You really should live together before you get married. Myth #2: Don't get hitched until you can afford it. Myth #3: Marriage is like fruit. Once it's rotten, it can't get ripe again. Myth #4: Women have the most to gain from marriage. Myth #5: Your kids actively … [Read more...]