Tag Archives: co-operation

Knowing What’s Needed

No matter what the situation is whether it’s work, sport or marriage you need to know what’s needed. For example at work you need to know what you have to do and what the boss expects of you before you can do it. On the tennis court you need to know what your partner expects, which balls you will go for if they come down the middle of the court and which they will take and you know you’re expected to play to the best of your ability. Why then do we think it should be any different when we … Continue reading →

7 Cs You Need in a Happy Marriage

Years ago at school, getting a C on a paper or test was a terrible thing. Then at university a C was okay, as it meant a pass with credit. But some Cs are definitely good things in a marriage. Here are some of them. Caring Marriage is about caring for the other person. A couple usually get married because they care so much about each other that they want to spend their lives together. But caring alone is not enough to build a lifetime marriage on. You‘ll need some other Cs. Communication Each of us needs to be able … Continue reading →

Do You Apologize To Your Kids?

How often do you say you’re sorry? Not for accidentally stepping on your child’s foot while making a mad dash to remove a burning ham from the oven. Or for being late to pick up your son from football practice, or for inadvertently tossing out moldy bread that was your daughter’s science experiment. Those are instances that incontestably deserve an apology, and most parents acknowledge this fact. But, how often do you apologize to your kids for displacing your anger, frustration and resentment on them about things that have nothing to do with them? That’s the question I dared ask … Continue reading →