What Are We Fighting For?
They were perfectly matched in so many ways. She was a young lawyer (land use law) and so was he…
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Episode 641: The REAL Reason Women Can't Stand Nice Guys
Women often say they’re not attracted to “nice guys” because they don’t have boundaries and let them walk all over…
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Communication That Resolves Resentments – Susie & Otto Collins
It’s a fact, your communication either creates closeness, connection and expands the feelings of love, creativity and possibilities… Or it…
3 min read
How to Deal with a Breakup While Suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder
I grew up in Vancouver–a city known for its dreary winter weather, but it wasn’t until recently that I made…
5 min read
4 Enduring Ways to Be There for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
I knew my mother was dying when she lost the capacity for speech altogether. She sometimes smiled, though I suspected…
5 min read
Co-Parenting During the Holidays
One of the toughest times of year for families who are co-parenting after divorce is the holiday season.Let’s face it,…
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Episode 613: Think You Can't Get Your Ex Back After Years Apart?
If it’s been more than a year since your break up, you may think you’ll never get your ex back. …
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Difficult Conversations for Couples-They Can Be Easy
One of the most upsetting feelings you could ever experience when you’re in a relationship or marriage (especially when you’ve…
4 min read
10 Helpful Insights to Wait on God with Patience and Perseverance
As our love blossomed, so did God’s provision in every aspect of my life. Finances, once a source of concern,…
3 min read
Episode 577: Why Your Ex Suddenly Dumped You!
Why would someone you’re dating or in a relationship with suddenly dump you or even ghost you? Dating/relationship expert Lucia…
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Summertime Breakups and Divorces-Why So Many?
Why are there so many breakups and divorces in the summer? As you can imagine, break ups and divorces happen…
4 min read
Why Is Love Painful Sometimes?
Love is a painful thing sometimes. While it is something beautiful, it can also be extremely painful. When we love…
8 min read
Codependency in Relationships- Am I Codependent?
Codependency is not a bad word Codependency is more common than one may think. Here are some examples of how…
6 min read
Episode 612: NO CONTACT – Watch This If You’re BARELY Hanging On
If you’re having a hard time with no contact, you must watch this video immediately. Dating/relationship expert Lucia explains why…
1 min read
A Slight Shift in Perspective for Happier Relationships
Recently I had a burst of insight… I was in the middle of one of my “I-know-what’s-right-for-Otto” thoughts as he…
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Does the Bible Really Say to Save a Marriage at All Costs?
A popular subject in the modern day within Christian culture is the topic of saving marriage at all costs. What…
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Episode 611: How To Know If You Broke No Contact
Not sure whether you broke no contact or not? Dating/relationship Lucia explains what constitutes breaking no contact and what doesn’t.…
1 min read
Stonewalling: Ways to Stop it in Your Relationship
When you or your partner is stonewalling, what’s REALLY going on and how do you stop it from ruining your…
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5 Ways to Use Loving Words with Your Spouse
We all respond favorably to a word aptly spoken. Scripture, in fact, says these words are like “apples of gold…
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Stonewalling vs The Silent Treatment: Are They The Same?
A question often asked when learning about the Four Horsemen is: are stonewalling and the silent treatment the same thing?…
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