LIFESHINE BLOG

“We communicate well, we respect & trust each other, we manage our conflicts well, we are both on the same page with our finances, our s

I get asked this a lot, and I usually pose the question back, "Why do you feel the need to do so?" I’ve heard many reasons why parents...

When it comes to love and relationships, it seems like everyone has a slogan that makes for a long and lasting happiness. While some of...

“That’s not what I’m trying to say!” “This is going nowhere!” “You don’t get it!” Sometimes disagreements build to the point that they...

As a dog owner, I never stop appreciating the welcome I receive when I walk through the door. Dogs are pack animals, and after some...

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference."...

Boundaries are one of the most important aspects of healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Simply put, boundaries define what is...

All too often, couples who are experiencing struggles in their relationship choose to not confront the situation causing issues. ...

In a prior blog post, I wrote about addiction as a family disease, and how important it is for family members to reach out and look after...

When we hear the term “loss & grief”, many of us immediately reference the death of a loved one. Losing someone or something you love or...