


What is trust?
Dishonesty, Marriage, Relationships, TrustTo rebuild trust, you need to know what trust is. Without understanding what trust is and what it is not, you might find it hard to develop trust...

7 Reasons Lying At The Beginning Of A Relationship Is Not Okay
Dishonesty, Marriage, Relationships, TrustI was asked the other day about why someone's relationship had gotten so far off the rails. My first thought came as a question: Did the relationship begin with dishonesty? As I pondered this more, I wondered if I could help people entering relationships to make sure that they stand a fighting chance.

Does Lying Cause PTSD in Relationships?
Marriage, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, RelationshipsLying in your relationship does not usually cause PTSD because PTSD is triggered by more severe events than trauma. You can be traumatized by a host of things, but PTSD has very severe symptoms brought on usually by a dangerous or deadly event.

How To Get Over Lying in a Relationship
Apology, Dishonesty, Forgivneness, Marriage, RelationshipsIt's one thing to understand how to forgive when someone lies to you or apologize for being dishonest. You are entering a whole new ball game when you are trying to "get over" the lying all together. You may want it to just go away, but that's not necessarily going to happen. Stopping the act of lying and/or putting away the hurt and symptoms of being lied to may take time.

What is PTSD?
Marriage, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Relationships, Stress ManagementHave you ever wondered what Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is? Of course, you have! That's why you are here. I realize as a therapist that this disorder is becoming more common due to COVID-19 and many other traumatizing events that are making our world more unpredictable. What are we supposed to do with all these negative things?

How Does PTSD Affect Relationships?
Marriage, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, RelationshipsAs a marriage and family therapist, I hear about trauma all the time. I have studied mental health all of my career. A common occurrence in therapy is when a couple comes in struggling with communication and conflict. They tell their stories about how they interact. It is at that point that they reveal their trauma. Many of these couples wonder why they can't resolve their issues.

10 Bible Verses to Memorize to Help with Lying
Bible, Dishonesty, Forgivneness, Grace, Marriage, Relationships, TrustLife is difficult right now. Our world has been turned upside down. In turbulent times we need help. A little direction is desired when you don't know what to do. Guidance can comes in many forms: a friend, a mentor, a book, a podcast or some other informational resource, especially the best source, the Bible. As many of my latest post have focused on the topic of dishonesty, when you are wanting to stop this type of behavior, a little guidance from the Word is important when you don't know what else to do to stop this hurtful behavior.
Other Blog Post
- What is trust?November 15, 2022 - 1:46 PM
- 7 Reasons Lying At The Beginning Of A Relationship Is Not OkayOctober 6, 2022 - 2:35 PM
- How To Get Over Lying in a RelationshipSeptember 8, 2022 - 12:11 PM
- 10 Bible Verses to Memorize to Help with LyingAugust 8, 2022 - 3:49 PM
- Is it okay to lie in a relationship?May 4, 2022 - 10:44 AM
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