We all have to deal with difficult people in our lives. Whether it's a passive-aggressive control freak or someone who loves to play the victim card, here are my tips for getting along with a difficult person... More >>

Even though it may seem innocuous in the moment, there are certain things parents say to their kids that hurt more than they realize. Here are 4 seemingly harmless things you shouldn't say to your kids... More >>

You may think that people who do many things consistently and reasonably well are somehow magically motivated and you're not. Wrong! Staying motivated has nothing to do with magic. It's about doing things in spite of not feeling like it... More >>

Nobody married should think their relationship is immune to affairs. Unless it's an issue of low character, spouses who cheat typically stray to fulfill a need not being met by their partner. That's why you need to safeguard your marriage with caring and effort. Here are 3 ways to protect your marriage from infidelity... More >>

We have all had people let us down. Whether it's a spouse, parent, sibling, friend, or child, it can leave you feeling angry, disappointed, and resentful. Here's what to do if someone keeps letting you down... More >>

It's the little things that keep a relationship beautiful, and it's the little things that destroy it. Here are five behaviors that will kill even the best of relationships... More >>

When your kid is already upset and then they have to fight you to justify their feelings, it's a sure way to send them over the edge. Here are some common mistakes parents make when trying to diffuse their children's anger... More >>

Everybody loses, makes mistakes, fails to perform, does stupid stuff, receives criticism, and gets excluded. That's life. We can't make the bad feelings go away, but we can learn to face them without beating ourselves up. Here are some words to give your kids to help them accept the painful facts of life... More >>

There are certain qualities that make for a great relationship, but it takes several years to ensure those qualities are there. The problem is, people often don't want to put in the time or investment, so it blows up in their faces. Here are 8 signs that your relationship has what it takes to stand the test of time... More >>

No matter who the guy is, what every relationship boils down to is how he treats and respects you. These are the excuses women make to stay with the wrong guy... More >>