The myth that quietly destroys more relationships than almost anything else: the belief that the right partner is one who agrees with you. That compatibility — sharing the same tastes, habits, values and rhythms — is the foundation of love. It isn't.

Summer is almost over and the school year has already begun. Most days, outside temperatures are becoming manageable as the summer heat retreats to the middle of the day.  As I reach for the thermostat in my house, I am reminded of Dr. Gary Landreth’s analogy of parents choosing to play the role of thermostats rather than thermometers in the family.