by Niv | Mar 3, 2025 | Personal Relationships
Have you read “The Five Love Languages” by Dr. Gary Chapman? Dr. Chapman identified five ways people show love. Couples often havedifferent love languages – a primary reason for misunderstandings and problems.The five love languages are words of...
by Niv | Feb 3, 2025 | Personal Relationships
It’s a phone call you dread. Your friend calls and is upset. You can barely understand what your friend is saying, but then you realize – their spouse died. What do you do? Sometimes, death is expected if your friend’s spouse has been sick. But then there are the...
by Niv | Jan 6, 2025 | Personal Relationships
January tends to be known as the “divorce month.” It’s when individuals are ready for a new start (“new year, new me”). It’s also after all the holiday family obligations (face it, the end of the year is FILLED with family...
by Niv | Dec 2, 2024 | Personal Relationships
Are you looking forward to spending time with your family? Most people believe their family is dysfunctional. So, if you feel this way, you’re not alone. Instead of dreading time with family, shift your perspective. Remember, if everyone was the same, the world...
by Niv | Nov 4, 2024 | Personal Relationships
As I was wishing a colleague my usual happy wishes for this time of year – she responded, “Yeah, ‘tis the season for forced gaiety.” I laughed. But her comment really caused me to pause and reflect on the upcoming holiday season. During the holidays, we may be...
by Niv | Oct 7, 2024 | Personal Relationships
Convincing your elderly loved one to move to an assisted living facility can be challenging. With this change, they feel they’re giving up their independence AND admitting they need help. Be patient with this discussion. If they’ve lived in the same home...
