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Part Two: Dating and Vacation Ideas in Summer: Planning Vs Spontaneous

by Dr. Bing Wall | Jun 15, 2015

Over and over I’ve heard couples say about each other, “We’re not compatible.

Part One: Dating and Vacation Ideas in Summer: Road Trip In Iowa: Planning vs Spontaneous

by Dr. Bing Wall | Jun 3, 2015

Now that the weather has warmed up it’s time to get out and about and experience your area, wherever you live.

Can Marriage Therapists Present a Point of View?

by Dr. Bing Wall | Jan 29, 2015

This is another blog in a series from old things I’m finding cleaning out files…past due, no doubt .

A Simple Secret of a Happy Marriage

by Dr. Bing Wall | Jan 22, 2015

Another one of those tidbits I found rummaging through my files.

Love Tips from Kids

by Dr. Bing Wall | Jan 14, 2015

Another cute bit I found in going through old files. Sorry, I have no idea of the source. Maybe we’ve forgotten how simple true love is?

Divorce Through the Eyes of a Child

by Dr. Bing Wall | Jan 13, 2015

Lately I’ve been going through some old files and found this original poem of a girl who won a poetry contest for children ages 9-13 in the State of New Jersey.

All My Husband Does Is Play Video Games and It’s Driving Me Crazy. Can You Help Us?

by Dr. Bing Wall | Sep 18, 2014

When couples come to couples counseling, quite often the pattern is: 1) She’s complaining about some behavior of her husband; 2) His only complaint is she complains about him.

All We Do Is Fight. Shouldn’t We Just Divorce And Call It A Day?

by Dr. Bing Wall | Sep 16, 2014

Fighting is certainly no way to live. It wears people out. And we’ve all heard the argument, “It’s better to divorce than fight in front of the kids all the time.”

I’m a Single Guy (or Gal). Why Should I Talk to a Marriage Therapist?

by Dr. Bing Wall | Aug 19, 2014

Yeah, I work with married people, but I see a lot of formerly married people and a bunch of people who are thinking of marriage and many many single people about all kinds of things.

I’ve Been Hurt (Devastated!) by Christians. Can You Help Me?

by Dr. Bing Wall | Aug 15, 2014

The reason I’m thinking of this topic is because I recently checked the articles on Christianity Today and discovered that Bill Gothard (79), the founder of the Institutes of Basic Life Principles (for the general public) and Advanced Training Institute (materials for home schooling), had recently stepped down from his position due to reports of sexual abuse of those under his authority. Bill Gothard?