Jerry Clark
Jun 16, 20232 min read
The Power of Control or Love
Ralph and Robin were reminiscing over their past relationship experiences and discussing the progress they had made. Robin mentioned how...
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Jerry Clark
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Eggshells
I hear this comment too often, “I’m walking on eggshells.”
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Jerry Clark
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Spirit of the Family
In my practice, I notice families are fractured by their many differing points of view. Some are more focused on themselves than the...
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Jerry Clark
Jun 7, 20231 min read
The Best Playbook
Knowing the contents of the Bible, God’s Word propels me into living a wonderful life. It is the best playbook I have ever studied and...
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Jerry Clark
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Projection
Have you ever noticed that, at times, people will make a comment to us that doesn’t fit at all? It is easy for someone to blame us for...
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Jerry Clark
May 31, 20232 min read
Let's Play Offense
My friend Ralph was talking to his mentor George. Ralph always seemed to be recovering from his errors and mistakes, spending more time...
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Jerry Clark
May 29, 20232 min read
In Memory
Today is Memorial Day. Last week I mentioned that freedom isn't free. We are privileged to have a memorable holiday; let us remember the...
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Jerry Clark
May 24, 20232 min read
Don't Use Someone Else's Yardstick
When people say, "You need to do it this way, or you shouldn't have done that?" What we hear is that we don't measure up to their standards.
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Jerry Clark
May 22, 20232 min read
Words without Speaking
Words without speaking. Have you ever noticed how we pick up information from others without hearing a sound?
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Jerry Clark
May 19, 20232 min read
Goals and Processes
At the end of last year, I talked about setting goals for the upcoming year. Remember, I asked you to write a letter to be read at...
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Jerry Clark
May 17, 20232 min read
Playing in Dive Bars
So, the year was 2022, and it was January. My book, Blind Spots in Relationships, What I Don't Know I Don't Know About, Myself, was...
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Jerry Clark
May 15, 20232 min read
Mother's Day
Happy belated Mother’s Day to all mothers! It is never too late. I heard this a couple of days ago. I am still determining the validity...
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Jerry Clark
May 12, 20232 min read
Grace
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, and forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 God’s grace...
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Jerry Clark
May 10, 20232 min read
Relational Pain
My friends Ralph and Robin have been hurt and in pain for the last 2 to 4 years. They have very young and challenging children, and most...
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Jerry Clark
May 8, 20232 min read
Empathy
Empathy is a critical component of healthy and fulfilling relationships. It involves the ability to understand and share another person's...
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Jerry Clark
May 5, 20232 min read
What's not being said?
Stress in relationships is a common phenomenon that can arise for various reasons. It can be caused by external factors such as financial...
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Jerry Clark
May 3, 20232 min read
Do Things Right
Robin and Ralph have been married for 15 years and notice they have gotten comfortable majoring on each other's minuses. It is easy to...
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Jerry Clark
May 1, 20231 min read
Networking Done Differently
I had the opportunity to be a guest speaker on “Networking Done Different” with Sara Blumenfeld. It was a pleasure to share on “Blind...
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Jerry Clark
Apr 28, 20233 min read
Resentments
[Anger or bitterness at having been treated unfairly.] Resentments in relationships are the accumulation of negative feelings you have...
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Jerry Clark
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Feedback
[The feedback definition in this scenario is to provide information regarding a person's reaction to their words or actions to improve...
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