Career Advice: Insecure Bosses Destroy Careers and Organizations

Few things are more destructive to a career than a boss who is insecure. Unfortunately, it is a near certainty that most people will encounter one or more such persons along the career path Employers are also adversely impact by the actions of an insecure boss because he or she will eventually create an [...]

Carter Hargrave Using no way as way For Lessons And Advice

A female student was attacked in her south Tulsa house late one night. The student heard the assailant at her window after he had cut the screen and opened it. As he tried to climb in she grabbed him by the back of the neck and punched him in the face continually, then slammed [...]

Relationship Advice: Practice Acceptance Each Day and Keep the Divorce Lawyer Away

It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences ~Audre Lorde In the beginning there were similarities… Early in your relationship, you and your partner probably rejoiced when you discovered shared interests: “I can’t believe you like foreign films too–it was such a [...]

Marriage Advice: Turning conflict into opportunities

“I really hate it when we argue…but I’ve also learned so much about my husband from our fights and we have a stronger relationship now.” ~Sandra, married seven years Even the most effective communicators get into spats now and then. And despite your best efforts at marital bliss, you and your partner will disagree [...]

Marriage Advice: Want to build a stronger marriage? Watch your mouth!

If you want to strengthen your marriage or relationship, I have a piece of straight-forward advice for you: Watch your mouth! Marriage help: It’s all about the words we choose There’s an old Bee Gees song that says, “It’s only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away.” When you [...]

Marriage advice: Why love is not enough–does your partner still like you?

Why is it that we have no problem lounging around in our favorite sweatpants (with the hole in the knee) and our favorite threadbare T-shirt (with the rip in the sleeve) in front of our spouse/partner, but if our friends/co-workers were on the way over, we’d change into something “decent” in a quick hurry? [...]

Relationship Advice: Stop the Negativity and Build a Better Relationship

New love seems to cradle and carry couples for a time—magnifying all that is good about your partner and your future together. We now know that relationships go through a series of phases over the years—some that can challenge the very bond that holds you together. It’s interesting how people describe their new partner [...]

Marriage advice: 5 reasons marriages end in divorce

Q: “I’m getting married in a month and want to know why so many marriages end in divorce. What should I look out for? How can I prevent divorce?”  ~Sandra, Houston TX A: Understanding why a marriage or relationship might fail can alert couples to their own unique relationship vulnerabilities. These are not meant [...]

Legal Advice on Defending Yourself Against Others

At one time, it was not illegal to defend yourself if someone attacked you on the streets. However, in a few states, if you retaliate when assaulted, both parties are arrested, even though you were merely defending yourself against the attacker. This is sounds like insanity, but the laws has determined that “word against [...]

Relationship Advice: Don’t Let your Changing Feelings Sabotage your Relationship

Q: There have been times when I’m not absolutely sure that I’m still in love with my husband. I’m afraid this means we’re not right for each other, even though we’ve been married for several years. Can you shed any light on this? A: There are many normal factors that can influence how [...]

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