About Dr. Bing

Dr. Bing Wall began Heart to Heart Communication, L.C. (offices in Ames and Urbandale) in 1995 with the goal of applying a strength and mentoring approach to helping people in their relationships through education and therapy. Prior to completing his M.S. and Ph.D. at Iowa State University in the area of Family Studies, Human Development and Marriage and Family Therapy, he was a pastor for 15 years.
Author Archive | Dr. Bing

The Holy Cave of Nakedness*, The Marital Holy of Holies and the King’s Chamber

Dr. Bing explains why the marital bedroom is sacred ground and needs to be protected.

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Mourning Marriage Defined by Man, Not By God

Dr. Bing mourns President Obama’s public announcement last week of his belief marriage should be expanded legally to include same-sex couples.

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Sexuality and Resilience

Dr. Bing illustrates the importance of sexuality in keeping marriage interesting.  You avoid sexuality in your marriage to your own peril.

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Cohabitation’s Dark Lie

Dr. Bing looks at the deception of cohabiting outside of marriage and finds it wanting.  You’d be wise to do the same.

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The Power of an Affair to Delude: The Foolishness of Bobby Petrino

Dr. Bing breaks down Former Arkansas Football Coach Bobby Petrino’s explanation of his affair with a lady more than half his age.

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Four Negative Patterns to Avoid or Kill Your Marriage in the Process

Dr. John Gottman, the premier marital researcher, was on television this week and reveals some important negative behaviors that predict divorce.

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Successful Marriages–Successful Lives

Dr. Bing comments on a recent report that at least one NFL team interviews the players’s wives when recruiting new players. The reason?  Players with happy home lives play better football!  No surprise there!

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The Mournful State of Cohabitation

Dr. Bing mourns the loss of dignity of pretty young women who sell their souls for a loaf of bread.

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Kurt Cobain and Divorcing Parents: Careful! The Kids May NOT Be Fine

Dr. Bing writes cautions parents against dumping their marriages to make themselves happy.  There are other things more important.

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It’s Called Good Friday For a Reason

Dr. Bing suggests we make Good Friday a part of our lives every day, not just a passing day on the calendar.

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