Hello everyone! I am SO VERY EXCITED to be announcing this project I have been involved in with some great people. (Listed below) This project was a collaborative effort to bring you a variety of insight and knowledge from a wide spectrum of writers on the subject of marriage and/or relationships. All and all, there was 27 of us that came together to make this happen. What an awesome idea and effort! One of my favorite best-selling authors was in on it too. Dan Miller, the author of 48 Days To The Work You Love and No More Mondays, and […] Read more »
Constructive Criticism: Can You Limit Personal Growth By Getting Offended?
Do you get angry or feel attacked when someone offers you some constructive criticism? Let’s be honest with ourselves for a moment shall we? There has been a time in most of our lives when we simply could not handle the slightest hint of criticism. I know I am sure guilty of it, but I have definitely grown in this area. To be honest with you there have been times when I asked for it, didn’t like the answer, and completely let my ego take over. The ego can be pretty controlling, but can it keep you from growing as […] Read more »
Loans, Gifts, And Boundaries: How Loans And Gifts Create Bondage And Why Boundaries Are Important
I have recently been thinking about how loans, gifts, and the absence of boundaries affect relationships. Have you been in a situation where family or friends gave you a loan to help you get through a rough spot? Have you received multiple gifts from a loved one? On the other hand, have you given a loan, or tried to help out by giving a loved one a gift or gifts? I want to discuss with you today the cause and effect relationship that all of these scenarios create and why it is important to implement boundaries. When I Give A […] Read more »
Giving Advice: Is It A Good Or Bad Idea?
Not too long ago I posted a blog about debt consolidation and the dangers of it. I went on MyTMMO forums to try and get people to share their thoughts on my blog about debt consolidation. Since those forums were private I mentioned that someone close to me was considering using debt consolidation themselves. I got blasted from all angles with people telling me that I should keep my nose out of others business. I later posted a poll on those same forums asking people what they would do, to try and see if there were differing opinions. So far […] Read more »
Relationships That Count
You Do It! If there is one thing that comes through clearly in the “Relating With Money” lesson it is that we all need support and encouragement. We need each other. If you are married, you need your spouse in order for this money thing to work. If you are single you need someone to hold you accountable. So many people that I know use the “you do it” philosophy when it comes to money. I have too. When Alana and I first got married, she was the one who controlled the finances. That was until we had a few […] Read more »