Dr. David Archives

As we face relatives coming to our home, time pressures and high expectations, it is important to take a look at your calendar and make decisions.

You’ve got to flip things around in your mind and remember why you are with your mate. Hard to do but certainly not impossible.

At some point we’re going to hear from a high school sweetheart, date from college days, or someone else who simply “likes” what we “like.”

Consider that a heart changed by God will exhibit the following traits, according to the Apostle Paul: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,...

First off, there is something wrong with going to counseling for only five or six sessions and expecting depth change.

There is no such thing as “equal responsibility.” You are responsible for 100 percent of your behavior.

Give each other permission to share critical information, if done respectfully and kindly on areas of growth and change needed in the other.

Keeping promises is foundational to a healthy relationship. When trust is violated with broken promises, our relationship is likely to be in...

What do we do if we find ourselves alone and lonely, longing for a “special someone” with whom we can share life?

We may not be on the brink of losing our marriage, but perhaps we have a broken friendship to show for our stubbornness.

I want to talk about the power of emotional resilience: the ability to accept life’s challenges and grow through them.

Many people feel mistreated by friends and family, leading to feelings of resentment and bitterness. But where is the problem? Is it really with...

We all need feedback in order to grow. We often don’t see ourselves as well as some others see us.

Do you find yourself wanting to accomplish something but not having the energy or inner fortitude to pull it off?

Love, trust, compassion and grace are all critical, but commitment is mandatory for a loving relationship.