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Curiosity May Have Killed the Cat But It Saves Relationships
It’s about a hundred degrees below zero, as my daughter and I get out of the car at her preschool...
Why We Should All Just Give Up
The carpet guys had found asbestos tile under the decade-old carpet in our bedroom. The hazardous waste guys wanted a...
The One True Thing About the Perfect Valentine's Date
I’m a marital therapist And I’ve worked on Valentine’s night. While couples across the world were dining by candlelight, riding...
Why It Takes Courage to Look Inside (And Why It's Totally Worth It)
“Are your new shoes in your closet?” My wife is trying to make my youngest son look presentable for a...
Dear Dad, You're Doing It All Wrong (A Letter to Myself)
Dear Dad, You’re doing it all wrong. Eleven years ago, the doctors handed you a little, pink bundle of vulnerability....
The Last Marriage Post You'll Ever Need to Read
Around this time last year, in Chicago, we were in the middle of a polar vortex. The thermostat hovered around...
The Unspoken Reason For Every Failed New Year's Resolution
The desk is collecting dust. I look at it and it drives me crazy. My oldest son is in fifth...
The 5-Minute New Year's Resolution That Will Make All Things New
We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started...
Why the Stillest Silence Always Comes Before the Greatest Gifts
The red light always flashed reliably in the dark distant sky. When I was young, every Christmas Eve, my family...
When Did You Stop Asking for What You Want?
It’s a Saturday morning in early December, which means I’m sitting at the kitchen table with the kids, a cup...
Which is More Important, Your Marriage or Your Children?
Recently, one of my posts about marriage was picked up by the Huffington Post and went viral. In it, I...
Why We Need to Protect Our Kids from Us
When my wife was pregnant with our first child, we were living in rural Pennsylvania. The nearest State Police headquarters...
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In his debut novel, Kelly weaves a page-turning, plot-twisting tale that explores the spiritual depths of identity and relationships, amidst themes of healing, grace, faith, forgiveness, and freedom.
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Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a psychologist, author, consultant, and speaker who enjoys walking with people through the three essentials of a truly satisfying life: worthiness, belonging, and purpose. His blog writings have been featured in Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, The 5 Love Languages, and the TODAY Show. Kelly is the author of Loveable and True Companions.
