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April Fools’ Day: I’m Not Lying!
By
Linda Mintle
April Fools’ Day is all about pranks, jokes, and harmless deception—but when it comes to relationships, lying is no laughing matter. Take this scenario, for example: A man had been having an affair. His boss, sensing something was wrong, looked him in the eyes and said, “Pretend like this is God sitting right in front…
Lack of Childhood Praise Does This!
By
Linda Mintle
I had a conversation the other day about childhood and its impact on who we are today. One of the topics that came up was the lack of compliments or praise given to a child. The person reflected on how something as simple as complimenting a child could have long-term effects later in life. She…
6 Patterns that Can Undermine Your Relationship
By
Linda Mintle
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Relationships are incredibly rewarding, but they also require effort, understanding, and self-awareness. When we begin a relationship, we naturally hope it will be one that lasts. However, there are certain patterns and habits that can quietly undermine a connection and lead to unnecessary struggles. Here are some of the most common challenges I see in…
How to Encourage Change Without Pushing Too Hard
By
Linda Mintle
When you love someone, you want the best for them. It’s natural to see areas in their life that could improve or things that could change for the better. But helping someone change, especially someone you care deeply about, is never easy. The truth is people need to want to change on their own. Yet,…
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