This final blog post from Barbara’s top blogs from the past few years is written by her son Samuel who is a family therapist. Such sage advice on a topic that is often sensitive and not addressed often enough considering how prevalent it is. We hope you are encouraged by this final July post.
“He’s ashamed, scared, and desperate to come in and see me for counseling. After several minutes of discussion we set up an appointment for the following week. Referencing Proverbs 1:5, I tell him to be patient and wait until we meet before he makes any promises or disclosures to his wife. Too often men respond reactively when confronted in a situation like this, and it makes the relationship with their wife worse, not better.
“I spend a few moments reflecting on the conversation. Jim said a few things about his situation that stuck out to me, and I make a note to address these comments. As I write down these four specific areas to revisit with Jim next week, I realize that they apply to countless other men I have worked with over the years who have been in a similar situation:
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