Pay attention to how someone talks about their past. If they’re always the victim and rarely admit when they're wrong, that’s something to notice. Healthy people can own their mistakes and grow from them. Unhealthy people tend to shift the blame. You can't build a healthy relationship with someone who isn't willing to take responsibility … Continue reading One Crucial Signal That Your Relationship is Unhealthy
What Turning The Other Cheek Actually Means
Turning the other cheek isn’t the same as accepting endless abuse. There comes a time when a boundary must be set. Following Jesus doesn’t mean being a doormat. It means having the wisdom to know when to stand firm and when to walk away.
One Simple Tip To Make Almost Any Relationship Better
The fastest way to strengthen a relationship isn’t what most people think. One of the best things I’ve ever done to improve my relationships is to take an interest in the things the people I care about care about. Sometimes that means asking about their favorite sports team, how their kids are doing in school, … Continue reading One Simple Tip To Make Almost Any Relationship Better
When Helping Hinders Healing
Sometimes the ways we try to help people end up hindering healing more than helping it along. There comes a point when every hurting person has to take responsibility for moving forward. If someone only wants to sit in their pain, sitting with them isn’t compassion—it’s enabling. Helping others isn’t just knowing when to show … Continue reading When Helping Hinders Healing
When You’re Struggling to Overcome
When life gets heavy, it’s easy to unload on the people closest to us—but burning bridges never brings healing. Instead of taking it out on them, find ways to talk it out with them. The first step toward overcoming is honestly admitting you have a problem. The second is humbly asking for help.
One Overlooked Tip That Will Improve Your Communication
The people in your community shape the way you communicate. If you surround yourself with gossip, crude joking, or constant negativity, it won’t be long before you start talking that way too. Improve your community, and your communication will follow.
Jeff McClung 