Thriving Couples Blog
I’m a Single Guy (or Gal). Why Should I Talk to a Marriage Therapist?
Yeah, I work with married people, but I see a lot of formerly married people and a bunch of people who are thinking of marriage and many many single people about all kinds of things. Maybe my title is “Marriage Therapist.”
I’ve Been Hurt (Devastated!) by Christians. Can You Help Me?
The reason I’m thinking of this topic is because I recently checked the articles on Christianity Today and discovered that Bill Gothard (79), the founder of the Institutes of Basic Life Principles . . .
Can Cohabiting Couples Benefit from Marital Therapy?
Dr. Bing seeks to reduce the fears of cohabiting couples about marital therapy.
After An Affair Shouldn’t I Just Divorce?
Dr. Bing explains trust violations are hard for couples to handle alone, but with some outside guidance and gentle nudging many couples can heal and even thrive after an affair.
My Spouse is Leaving Me. Can You Help Me?
This certainly isn’t the reason I went into marital therapy…to see couples break up. It turns out I’m not a miracle worker. Some folk come to see me too late to save things. It’s a pretty crazy time . . .
Shouldn’t I Divorce If I Can’t Trust Anymore?
Dr. Bing explains why building trust is so difficult, but encourages that it can be done.
Preparing For The Coming World Disaster
I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the world will not end on December 21, 2012. Sorry to break it to you. I’m not quite sure how the Lord’s gonna work this whole thing out, because he . . .
Pushing God Out and the Deterioration of Society – Thoughts from Ben Stein
What with all of the mass killings both here and abroad I thought these encouraging words from author Ben Stein might encourage you. He’s a breath of fresh air. I’m sorry I couldn’t find where the original was posted. If anyone knows let me know . . .
Part Five: Dating and Vacation Ideas in Summer: Planning VS Spontaneous: Elkader, Iowa
You would not believe the horror stories I’ve heard from couples about huge fights on vacations! Well, maybe you would believe me! Maybe you’ve had one of those disasters. Hey, I tell couples, “Leave your issues at home and go have fun . . .
Part Four: Dating and Vacation Ideas in Summer: Planning VS Spontaneous; Resurrecting a Rainy Day
One of the main reasons I became a marriage therapist is because my marriage is one of the things I’m best at! In thinking through my gifts and abilities and what do I have to offer the world, I kept coming back to the simple truth that my marriage was one of the best blessings in my life . . .