What Do I Do With My Arsenal? We like to feel strong, especially once we feel exposed. The arsenal waits right at arm’s length, and a quick draw can make us feel like we know how to win the duel, gain the advantage, and keep ourse...
Weapons We Use on the People We Love Every couple has an inner arsenal, even the couples who love each other deeply, even the couples who would never describe themselves as cruel, vindictive, or out to destroy the person they promised to...
When Love Becomes a Bargain Love does not survive as a transaction. Conflict often turns affection into a form of currency. One person begins to withhold, and the other begins to measure. “I’ll love you when you listen.” “I’ll s...
When Marriage Becomes a Badge: The Culture’s Pressure on Singles Marriage carries weight in our culture. Marriage brings applause, legal benefits, and social standing. Single people feel the pressure. Questions rise at weddings, family dinners, and in workplaces.&n...
Justice Isn’t Justification Justice Isn’t Justification: Conflict in Extended Family Relationships Extended family relationships often feel like a contradiction. There is connection and care, but also the weight of unspoken hist...
