by Dr. Patricia Shaw | Apr 11, 2019 | Matched & Married
You made it to the second rest stop—Yay! Now, let’s talk about communication. Where do I begin? During the early years of our marriage, I allowed my sometimes stubborn “will” to dictate how I communicated with my husband. Sometimes, my stubborn “will” would say,... 
by Dr. Patricia Shaw | Apr 10, 2019 | Matched & Married
Now that you have gone on many dates, you’re feeling good about John, and you think he’s Mr. Right. In your heart, you believe he’s the one. You’ve prayed for a spouse and you believe God has sent this man to bless you and not stress you. Alright then, the first... 
by Dr. Patricia Shaw | Apr 8, 2019 | Matched & Married
“50% of all marriages in which the brides are 25 or older result in a failed marriage.” National Center for Health Statistics The information provided is very disheartening when you think about the number of men and women who go into relationships with... 
by Dr. Patricia Shaw | Apr 5, 2019 | Matched & Married
The other day I received a message from a woman who said, “I’m over 40, not married yet, but I want to get married but don’t wanna grow old alone. I have a problem with myself and that is making my relationships work. I like to speak my mind, but I am not sure what... 
by Dr. Patricia Shaw | Apr 2, 2019 | Matched & Married
All successful relationships have common characteristics. This is true whether the relationship is romantic, work-related, casual, or familial. Relationships are more stable and satisfying when all parties are on the same page. Communication is always a key element of... 
by Dr. Patricia Shaw | Jan 31, 2019 | Dating & Waiting
THE POST The other day I was scrolling down my Facebook timeline and I came across a post that somewhat irritated me to the point that I kept on reading it. It frustrated me so much that I took it a step further and had a discussion about the post with my daughter.... 
