The Center for Relationship Enrichment


Gary J. Oliver, Th.M., Ph.D. Executive Director Graduate Fellowship: Applicant Letter Job Description Application Recommendation Form		A relationship is like a pebble—when it hits the water it creates a ripple that has an impact way beyond where it entered. Research tells us that the greatest source of joy in life is healthy relationships and that the greatest source of frustration and pain is unhealthy relationships. Like the little pebble dropped in the water, the quality of our relationships ripple across our lives, the lives of those around and even impact future generations. CRE exists to educate, encourage and equip individuals, couples, families, churches, colleges and corporations to experience healthy relationships. Liferelationships.com is a collection of unique resources to encourage healthy relationships ranging from articles to questions and answers, to seminars and workshops, to books to links to other excellent relational web sites. Regardless of where you are in your important relationships know that you can enjoy stronger, healthier, more vital, vibrant and effective relationships—and we're here to help.

How much should a spouse express his or her true feelings and thoughts without fear of “rocking the boat”? I get weary of telling my husband things because it seems to end in an argument. It’s just easier to let things go and not have the hassle. At the outset never forget that peace at any price is rarely worth the price. Having said that I (Carrie) learned early in our marriage that not every thought needs to be expressed and not every emotion needs to be shared. Every day we have thoughts and emotions that are important and others that aren’t helpful for us to focus and dwell on and even less helpful for us to share with our spouse. View the rest of this answer