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“Looking back, everyone has something they feel bad about or regret. Like a parent yelling at their kids, or someone saying or doing something hurtful to their spouse. When someone feels bad about something, there are two different negative feelings that can occur: “

“Fear shows up in various situations too. While some people are afraid of bugs, others are afraid of expressing their emotions. One may be afraid of getting hurt, while someone else may be afraid of hurting another…”

What causes stress in your life? Is it buying a house, having a baby, working, being married, going to the in-laws, or on a family vacation? Here you will learn WHY stress cause marriage problems.

“Emotional needs are those deep, to the core needs, that each person has. Feeding those needs is like keeping one hydrated and fed. However, when those needs go unmet, one hypothetically is dehydrated and starving. It can be difficult to successfully do even simple things when you are dehydrated or starving.”

“A few weeks ago, I was talking with my cousin’s 8-year-old daughter about what we were each learning in school. During our conversation, she looked at the fancy ring on my left hand, fourth finger and asked, “Are you married?” An affirming, “mmmhmmm, I sure am,” was my reply. Shocked she asked, “You can be married when you’re still going to school???”

Have you ever experienced the racing thoughts, tightening of your muscles, and quickening of your breath that highlights anxiety? Or have you ever been paralyzed by your fears, afraid to pursue a passion, engage in social activities, or even just engage in your normal every day life?

Guess what? It can be managed! Here’s how: