Samuel Rainey | Plant Sequoias

Practice Empathy

Empathy is the ability to imagine (or understand) what someone else is experiencing in their life.

15 hrs ago

Relationship is Conflict

If you want to be in relationships, you have to learn how to do conflict.

Apr 6 • jheayanne corpuz

March 2026

Fixing or Healing

When we talk about ourselves or others as being “broken,” we begin to treat them like an object to be fixed, not a Subject to be known.

Mar 29

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The Demands of Others

Some people will ask (aka demand) that you jump through certain hoops to prove that you are sincere, loyal, or committed to them.

Mar 25

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When in Conflict: Take Your Shoes Off

The next time you find yourself in conflict with your spouse, take your shoes off.

Mar 19

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Do I Belong

This question might also sounds like: Will you leave me? What are the limits of your acceptance of me? When will you see enough of me and turn your…

Mar 17

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February 2026

Secret Decoder Rings

When we were kids, my siblings and I would always fight over who got the toy out of the cereal box.

Feb 6 • Samuel Rainey

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Comfort

The word “comfort” comes from the Latin word which means “strengthen greatly.” We use this word to describe relief from distress more so than strength…

Feb 4 • Samuel Rainey

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The Fifteen Minute Date

Yesterday I wrote about why couples need to keep dating after they marry.

Feb 4 • Samuel Rainey

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Building Trust

Most relationships I encounter in my office are suffering from a lack of trust.

Feb 3 • Samuel Rainey

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November 2023

4 Things Men Need to Know About Their Porn Use

When men seek help in addressing the issues with their porn use, many times their wives do not seek their own help.

Nov 30, 2023 • Samuel Rainey