When we want our kids to express themselves in ways other than tantrumming or throwing peas at the dog, we say “Use your words.” But I often wonder, do we adults really know how to use our words ...

My wife Killy is radiant, elegant and ageing with such effortless grace that even time seems too polite to touch her. Recently, we were in a café when a wide-eyed waitress approached her and asked, ...

In life, we often encounter situations that feel like logjams, halting our progress. These can be due to factors both within and beyond our control. Whenever I find myself in the midst of a logjam, ...

Gloria Estefan released her love song “Words Get in it the Way” in 1986, catapulting her and her group Miami Sound Machine to world fame. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about this song’s title, as ...

Words are a crucial part of any relationship. This should be obvious, but communication is one of the most neglected aspects of relationships today. Part of the problem is that we're all taught to ...