communication


Q&A: Opposite sex friends

Written by Jim Vigorito

Q: My husband and two women at his work go to lunch together regularly. They’re just friends, and he’s introduced me to them, but sometimes I’m uncomfortable with how often they do this. Should I be concerned?

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Culture clash?

Written by Jia-En Orr

Even as a young girl, this Chinese-Canadian somehow knew she was going to marry a “white guy.”

And now, two days shy of fulfilling my prediction, I look at my fiancé’s sprawling family, sitting on a beach in Vancouver, BC.

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Q&A: The art of apology

Written by Mitch Temple

Q: When my wife and I fight, it takes days for one of us to apologize. And when we do, I’m usually the one who says sorry first. Isn’t it reasonable for me to expect my wife to apologize first sometimes? Why should I be the one who always has to swallow my pride?

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Q&A: Sensitive issues

Written by Mitch Temple

Q: Every time I try to bring up ideas on improving our relationship, my husband shuts down. He says he doesn’t want someone telling him what to do. How can we grow in our marriage without my husband feeling as though I’m controlling him?

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Q&A: Facing job loss together

Written by George Stahnke

Q: My husband lost his job three months ago and hasn’t had much success finding a new job. He is bored, depressed and has begun to feel worthless. How can I support him through this difficult time?

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