Did you know that churches are being hit very hard by the current economy? Recently, Maura and I watched a PBS Show called, Religion and Ethics that aired on over 200 stations nationwide. The interview by Saul Gonzalez focuses broadly on the larger economic challenges facing churches and perspectives on...

Dear Keith and Maura,

I just found your website and podcasts yesterday and they totally resonate with me.

I am a very active youthful 55. I was widowed suddenly at 32 with 2 babies. My soulmate died and I was lost and devastated. I banged around for 10 years raising...

Dear Keith and Maura,

I need your advice...

I met the woman that I love four years ago and we started a long distance relationship. We each had another person in our lives and were both unhappy. We looked to each other for happiness. Four months into the relationship she...

Dear Keith and Maura,

How can I have a better relationship with my husband? We seem to be growing apart, with the stresses of life we just don't have any quality time anymore. He loves to play video games and I feel so left out. We don't do anything together...

During these seemingly tough economic times, we've been hearing people say things like, "Now's the time to be strong, have faith and stay focused." This is true, but aren't these the best qualities of a successful businessperson anyway? We've been thinking about this and we've decided that now is the...

Dear Keith and Maura,

I completely agree with and understand the concepts of knowing what I want and being able to satisfy myself. I worked hard to get myself there. Though, there is a point where this stops. Intimacy within a relationship cannot be achieved alone. My boyfriend for quite...

Dear Keith and Maura,

Unfulfilled in Alabama

Dear...

Recent research has shown us that when we take the time to relax and play, we will become healthier, happier, more creative, and more resilient to life's little setbacks. When we choose to have fun, to let go and laugh, our physiology actually changes. Our blood pressure drops, our glands...

Dear Keith and Maura,

I broke up with my lover last August, but still now I have his feelings. I didn't know why he left me without even telling me. I stayed for some time but now am dying of his love. What do I do? Please help as soon...

Dear Keith and Maura,

All of my past relationships have been untruthful and I was not respected in any way. I now have a man before me that says he would never hurt or disrespect me. I am ruining my chance for love by waiting for...

Dear Keith and Maura,

Do you think it means anything if a guy you like at work happens to give you his cell phone number out of the blue, or if you ask that guy - joking around - if he can give you a ride home from work...

Anyone who knows Keith knows he's a huge football fan. Maura, on the other hand, could go her entire life without watching a single football game and she'd be just fine. One Sunday while Keith was watching his team play, Maura said, "I don't get it. What's the appeal? All...

"I would feel just awful if I left anybody out."

"You really hurt my feelings when you said that."

"When I find my soul mate, I will feel so happy."

One of the most important things we teach about relationships is self-responsibility. Like many people, we spent...

"That's the story of my life."

"It's the same old story."

"That's my story, and I'm sticking to it."

Have you ever heard yourself using any of these expressions? Is your story about the life you want, or is it a story you feel like you're stuck with?

Before we...

Before taking some much needed time off for the Labor Day holiday, we submitted our last blog post (Would You Rather Be Right Or Happy?) and, as usual, we were almost immediately provided with an opportunity to practice what we preach. The other day, while running an errand, we decided...

This question was asked in one of the first self-improvement seminars we ever took, and it had quite a profound impact. It was mind-boggling to think about the amount of needless suffering we had inflicted upon ourselves in relationships, simply by being attached to our position. It must...

This inquiry was submitted to us recently, and we thought we'd share our response here, in the hopes that it may help someone else who's struggling with similar questions.

Hi Keith and Maura,

I bought your e-book and read the whole book and loved your...

We've been dealing with the word "commitment" a lot lately in our coaching practice. Some of our clients avoid it like the plague, while others jump in head first, without stopping to consider the possible consequences. Which approach do we recommend?

Neither.

Commitment is not something to be taken lightly,...

Have you ever felt unappreciated because someone didn't notice something special you did? Or -- even worse -- your kind gesture backfires, and not only do they not appreciate it -- they are actually mad at you! This comes up frequently with our coaching clients, and we experience it with...

The summer is supposed to be a fun, relaxing time to enjoy, right? A time for being out in the sunshine, socializing with family and friends, and doing things that make you feel good. But what if you've got something stressful going on in your life, like relocating your home...