Author Archives: drbrooks
Getting The Last Word
“I told you I was right! I warned you to slow down and you got a ticket! Ha! So there!” he sarcastically said. “Maybe if you would fix the car you bozo, I wouldn’t have to floor it make it … Continue reading
Boundaries in Marriage and other relationships
“Boundaries? I have no clue what those are and why I need them,” said the older woman as she shared her thoughts. “Well, for starters,” I added, “You have adult children who have been taking advantage of you. You do … Continue reading
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Tagged boundaries in marriage, boundaries in relationships, slamming them
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When Is It Time To Throw In The Towel?
“You are so stupid, I cannot find a person more stupid than you”, her husband yelled. “You’re a jerk! Everyone thinks you’re pathetic! Even I think you’re pathetic and you drink too much! You’re a pig!” his wife responded. … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce Coach
Tagged abusine marriages, adulterers, Divorce, infidelity, Marriage, throw in the towel
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Divorce From The Distant Pew
It was a perfect day for a wedding in the park. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and the smell of spring was in the air. As the guests were being escorted to their seats, quiet laughing, whispers … Continue reading
I’m Rich, And I didn’t Even Know It!
I am adding a few paragraphs today from a sermon my pastor preached a few years back. Pastor Greg has a knack of getting to the heart of the matter. Think about how rich you really are and I don’t … Continue reading
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A recent client of mine told me about how his wife had reconnected with an old boyfriend from high school through Facebook.They hadn’t seen each other in 38 years and considered each other their “first love”.As we all know, a … Continue reading
The Devil Made Me Do It!
Remember Flip Wilson playing the character of “Reverend Leroy “pastor of the “Church of What’s Happening Now,” and “Geraldine Jones,” the sassy African-American woman in a miniskirt? His characters were always blaming their bad behavior on the devil. That famous … Continue reading
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Tagged casanova, divorce counselor, divorce mediator, Dr. Mike Brooks, excitement, love, mike brooks divorce coach, responsibility, stray, thrill, truth
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When Kindness Goes A Long Way!
I watched the busy crowd at Wendy’s wait in line to order their food. While watching the workers behind the counter I noticed how rushed they were. The people waiting in line were chattering about the fire and the friends … Continue reading
Enemy In The Camp
Enemy in the Camp, have you ever heard this term used before? I hadn’t until I was in my twenties. I didn’t understand this term until it was used as a story to illustrate how friends and loved ones aren’t … Continue reading
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Tagged agenda, confront them, devil, dissension, division, Divorce, enemy in the camp, lies, poison the well, pretend to care
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