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Why Bother With True Love?
By Terese Luikens | | Marriage, Relationships
Why Bother With True Love? One of my favorite movies is Princess Bride. The main characters, Wesley and Buttercup fall in love, are separated and then united again. At one point, Wesley’s friends are forced to drag him to Miracle Max, a wonder worker, because Wesley is nearly dead from injuries incurred from one of…
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Why Bother Letting Go of Blame?
By Terese Luikens | | Communication, Family
Why Bother Letting Go Of Blame? Blame is a little, but powerful word and carries with it, big and lasting consequences. When ignored, blame creates impasses between individuals and divides families. It cuts off fruitful communication, and muddies the water, making the real issue difficult to see. It is convenient to…
Read More Why Bother With Phone Etiquette?
By Terese Luikens | | Communication, Listening, Relationships
Why Bother With Phone Etiquette? I grew up in an era of landlines and party lines. When answering the telephone at our house, my siblings and I were taught to say, “Maceks, this is ___________ speaking. How can I help you?” Manners mattered greatly to both Mom and Dad. Besides saying, “excuse” me when we…
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Why Bother Attending Funerals?
By Terese Luikens | | Relationships
Why Bother Attending Funerals? The first funeral I attended was my grandfather’s on my mother’s side. It was not a celebration of life, neither was it a memorial service. It had all the parts of a funeral; a visitation, the church service, committing the body to the ground and a reception. At the time he…
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