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Is Separating A Good Thing? (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Is Separating a Good Thing? (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks There are times that a separation can be a good thing, as long as you have boundaries that go along with it. Trial separations can work when there are ground … Continue reading
When To Walk Away (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks
When to Walk Away (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks If you can’t get your partner to sit down with you, then you can write out what you want to express, and see if that works by letter. It may open … Continue reading
When To Walk Away (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks
When to Walk Away (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks Part of last week’s article was to give you insights on what your next steps are: Try to find a way to a sit-down talk with your partner. If they refuse … Continue reading
Never Take Your Spouse for Granted (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Never Take Your Spouse for Granted (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks Last week, we talked about a husband that felt he took advantage of his wife during the years they were married. At her funeral he shared with me that … Continue reading
Never Take Your Spouse for Granted (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Never take your spouse for granted (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks I watched a friend of mine as he stood in front of his wife’s casket prior to her funeral service. He just stared at her with his head slightly … Continue reading
Cell Phones and the Death of Relationships (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Electronics and the Death of Relationships (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks I was at a Verizon store a few weeks back waiting for my turn to talk to a tech person. As I waited, I glanced over to see a … Continue reading
Cell Phones and the Death of Relationships By Dr. Michael Brooks
Electronics and the Death of Relationships (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks I went to a fast food restaurant and was having lunch with a friend of mine this past September, when suddenly several junior high kids rushed in and sat … Continue reading
The Final Goodbye (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks
The Final Goodbye (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks How do you say goodbye to a dear friend you’ve only known for a year and a half? My story begins after visiting my brother in Florida; I wanted this to be … Continue reading
When Your Marriage Seems Hopeless (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks
When Your Marriage Seems Hopeless (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks As I listened to a caller on my cell phone describe the state of her marriage, I could hear the anguish in her voice. She was in deep distress in … Continue reading