VLOG Post #2. A Way to Improve Every Conversation -

This video is from my YouTube page regarding ways every conversation can be improved. Conversations about conflict can be hard, and this won't make them easier, but it will give help you make it more productive. Watch it and let me know what you think.

Change | Relationships

Conflict is your best friend and a great ingredient for true love

ByJoe Martino March 11, 2024

The following is an expert from The Emotionally Secure Couple. Chapter 8 deals with conflict. The book can be bought wherever quality books are sold and at our offices. Storytellers love conflict. Seriously. Think about our modern-day bards—they all tell tales of high conflict. This conflict gives the hero or heroine in the story purpose…

3 Core Questions | Marriage | Relationships

What is the one thing?

ByJoe Martino April 11, 2012

Sometimes, when I go out to eat I embarrass my family. Well, mostly I embarrass my kids. I love to ask the server one of two questions. And now, I would like to ask you one of those questions. Your answer to this question will impact how you treat other people in your life. Your…

Change | Family | Social Media

What happens when I’m stuck with someone who is telling a bad story?

ByJoe Martino January 11, 2012

There’s a guy. I sort of knew him in college. A few months ago (much to my surprise) he friended me on Facebook. Then came Christmas. We disagreed on a certain expression of our faith. He became very upset. He and a few friends let me know that my eternal destination was somewhere other than…

Relationships

Wait is this us? Thoughts on friendship and hurt.

ByJoe Martino February 20, 2020November 30, 2023

Recently, my wife and I went out to dinner with friends. I was telling a story about how there was someone I had to interact with regularly, but I didn’t trust the person. The wife asked, “is this us?” I replied, “Yes, that’s exactly why we go out to dinner with you guys regularly.” I…

Random | Relationships

Hi, I’m an Introvert

ByJoe Martino August 6, 2013

So I often have a fun conversation. It goes like this: Me: Well, I’m an introvert Them: No, you’re not. That’s impossible. You speak in front of people and you don’t mind talking to groups. Me: That’s because I’m not shy. But I get my energy from being alone or with a very small group…

Depression | Family | Relationships

Death sucks. Why June is often hard for me and a question for you

ByJoe Martino June 20, 2013

June is a hard month for me. It is both the month that my mom was born (the 7th) and the month that she died (28th). To be honest, I don’t remember much about the month that she died. I was vaccuuming the house when my Dad called to tell me that she had died….

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