Author Archives: drbrooks
I’m Not Responsible. It’s Your Fault!
I’m Not Responsible. It’s Your Fault! (1) When was the last time you heard someone blame another person for THEIR bad behavior or not taking responsibility for their actions? I see it in my office all the time. The blaming … Continue reading
The Lost Art of “Being Thankful”
When is the last time you really were thankful someone came to your rescue? Maybe you were needing a ride and your neighbor offered to take you to the grocery store. Maybe you needed a baby sitter at the last … Continue reading
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The Weeds In Our Lives
Living in the mountains has some incredible advantages. The views, nature in all it’s glory. I live on the side of a mountain that has plenty of wild flowers. My place has some of the finest wild flowers this side … Continue reading
Damage Control When You Say Stupid Things (2)
Last week we covered basic excuses people make when saying something stupid. This week we will go over repairing the relationship and damage control. When you’re trying to repair a broken relationship from something you have you have spoken I … Continue reading
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Damage Control When You Say Stupid Things (1)
Don’t you love it when you see a classic comedy and you hear people say things that make you cringe yet you’re laughing out loud. The movie Dumb and Dumber was that movie for me. I laughed pretty much during … Continue reading
Posted in Life in general
Tagged apology, dr mike divorce counselor, dumb and dumber
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The Story Of Excuses
Earlier this week, a friend of mine stopped by my office.He was making excuses as to why he failed in certain areas in his life. As he continued to focus on his failures he began to blame others.I stopped … Continue reading
When it’s Ok to say “No”
I remember growing up in a military family. As kids we would ask to go grocery shopping with our parents at the commissary on Saturday morning hoping to get dibs on cookies, candies anything else that would delight our appetites. … Continue reading
Posted in relationships
Tagged don't be an enabler, taught me work ethic, unreasonable punishment
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The Walter Mitty In All of Us
I remember watching Danny Kaye in the original “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” movie back when I was a kid. It had been out 30 years already, but it was a great movie. It was funny and in a … Continue reading
The Power and Poison of the Tongue (2)
How many of you have said something that you regret? I will be the first to raise my hand to let you know that I have and kicked myself for it. Many of us say poisonous things out of anger … Continue reading
The Power and Poison of the Tongue – Part 1
I was standing in line waiting for a bus to pick me up from the airport to take me to my parked car. While in line, there were two young women talking about one of their friends who was just … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce Coach, relationships
Tagged brokenness, despair, destructive behavior, indifferent, relationship killers, sadness
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