RelateWell with Dr. Rick Marks

This is Part two of a two part discussion on loneliness.  Dr. Rick and Angelia explore what one can do to counteract the negative effects of loneliness and find the ability to live life healthy, mature and connected.  

Many marriages, over time, lose that lovin feeling.  There is even a song about it by the Righteous Brothers made famous in the movie Top Gun.  Yet, it is true that romance in marriage is important for a life long healthy and loving marriage relationship.  Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the effects of workplace romances, disconnection, and how this relates to a loss of romance in marriage.  Keep that Lovin Feeling!!!  Romance helps!!!

You have heard it said that to love others one must learn to love themself.  And research proves and Christianity teach this principle.  But why?  How does healthy and mature self-love, rooted in humility, allow for the healthy and mature loving of others?  Dr. Rick and Angelia explore...

Loneliness is epidemic currently in the West and in particular in the USA.  Yet, the damaging effects of loneliness on physical and mental health is and has taken its toll on individuals and families.  What leads to loneliness, what is it, and what are those effects?  In Part 1 of Loneliness, Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss this topic and in Part 2 provide solutions.

We are all seeking to have and enter in to healthy and loving and mature relationships.  But what do these look like?  Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the traits of healthy relationships and how these impact one's personal life and relationships.

Transormation must be intentional.  Nothing happens without intentionality.  All personal transformations in one's personal life or relationships requires intentional thought, plans and actions.  However, procrastination is the enemy.  Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the nature of procrastination and how it affects  one's ability to become the best version of one's Self.

There is a lot of unkindness in our country today.  We see it on social media, in politics, and even among churches and in families.  How do we raise our children to be kind?  And how do we handle tough conversations where the stakes and emotions will be high?  Dr. Rick and Angelia explore...

We all have regrets.  It is a part of life.  However, some people have so many regrets they affect their mental and emotional health.  What are the four types of regrets and how can we choose to live a healthy and happy life?  Dr. Rick and Angelia explore.

Many may think that personal development is sinful.  Yet, Scripture is clear that to walk in obedience to Christ and to mature in love requires development of one's self: body, mind and emotions.  Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss personal development and its connection to walking in faith.

Would you know if you are in a toxic relationship?  The term is thrown around a lot but would you be able to identify one?  Dr. Rick and Angelia tackle this subject and provide a number of traits of truly toxic relationships.