How XKCD’s Genius Diode Comic Reveals the Ultimate Communication Problem in Relationships

Why a simple electronics component perfectly explains the communication breakdowns that destroy relationships XKCD #814: When engineering meets relationship psychology At first glance, XKCD comic #814 looks like just another nerdy electronics joke. Two stick figures argue while holding opposite ends of a diode, one speaks, the other apologizes, and somehow only one of them can hear what's happening. But dig deeper, and you'll discover this seemingly simple comic contains a profound insight about human...

The Roller Coaster of Life

Reflections on the Highs and Lows of Relationships I've been reading articles from one of the Focus on the Family blogs for a while. I recently read one about marriage being a roller coaster was finally something I've decided to add my “two cents” on because I thought it was true, and I have some experience in that area. What I neglected to mention is roller coasters are meant to be fun, so don't forget...