Where Optimal Health Is The End Result!
Staying Off the Road to Divorce: The Top Five List
Wed, May 02, 2018
at 1:00AM
My son just got married, and every time I think I couldn't be happier, I discover yet another thing about my new daughter-in-law that I just adore. She's a spectacular young woman: Beautiful, brilliant, strong - I regularly thank my son for having the good sense to marry her.
The thing is, I want to make sure that she's as grateful for me as I am for her. It's quite the challenge, learning how to be an adjunct mom. And like many of you, I'm divorced, so I've had a few insecure moments about giving them advice.
Then again, I'm a divorce coach, and a darned good one - and besides, who better to steer them around the potholes than someone who knows the road, right?
So after writing a letter to my new daughter, wherein I promised to be the best possible mom to her (much of which revolves around minding my own business), I gave them my Top 5 List for staying off the road to divorce. I thought I'd share them with you:
1. Never have an argument unless you're holding hands.
2. Keep all pornography - even soft-core - out of your life and your home.
3. Before you level that cutting, destructive remark at the other, look up and tell God about it first. (Imagine looking to Heaven and saying, "Father, she's a #!@&!")
4. Be a united front before everyone, including the kids you'll have one day and including me. (Then I added that I hope to have the chance to remedy any blunders I'll make, 'cause they're so going to happen.)
5. Respect her femininity/Respect his masculinity. While the things you have in common create comfort and unity, it's your inherent differences that make life interesting.
Then I gave my daughter-in-law a piece of bonus advice: Be sure to call your mother-in-law on a regular basis, because she totally loves you.
See you next time -
Jenna
===========
Jenna Brooks is a coach, a columnist, a freelance editor, and is the award-winning author of the October Snow series. Find her website at Jenna Brooks Online.
Bookmark & Share
User Comments
Be the first to comment on this post below!
Next Article
Most Popular Articles
- Kim's Weight Loss Journey with Integrity Health Coaching Fitness Centers & Gyms in NH
- New Year's - The 12 Months of Christmas!
- Your Scale, Throw It Out.
- Get Blown Away!
- KARINA'S CREAMY DETOX SOUP RECIPE WITH COCONUT MILK
- Store Special April 2 - 7
- Almond Encrusted Chicken
- Maple Avocado Coconut Smoothie
About Integrity
Integrity Health is a franchise company residing in New Hampshire. We specialize in health coaching centers combining fitness with weight loss to optimize and promote optimal health. We are also the national purveyors of the RAMP Metabolic Fitness Prescription licensed by fitness professionals.
We are proud to carry NOW Foods and Supplements at all of our health coaching locations. Get health, stay healthy! GMP Certified for quality assurance!
Over 400 group exercise classes 24 hours a day only at Integrity Health Coaching Centers!
Follow us!
HEALTH COACHING LOCATIONS
Integrity Fitness & Health Coaching Center 24 Hour Access
491 Main Street
Gorham, NH 03581
491 Main Street
Gorham, NH 03581
Staffed Hours
M-F
10am-5pm
Phone
603-915-9212
FAX
Email
Integrity Fitness & Health Coaching Center 24 Hour Access
1857 White Mountain Highway
North Conway NH 03860
1857 White Mountain Highway
North Conway NH 03860
Staffed Hours
Mon
9am
5pm
Tues
9am
5pm
Wed
9am
5pm
Thurs
9am
5pm
Fri
9am
5pm
Sat
9am
1pm
Phone
603-730-5572
FAX
Email
EZCOACH Fitness Prescription Systems
Solutions For Fitness Centers
Solutions For Fitness Centers
Staffed Hours
Mon-Fri
9am-6pm
EST
Phone
855-550-2348
FAX
Email