Henry Cloud

Dating is a place to practice how to relate to other people.

Henry Cloud

Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.

Henry Cloud

Everything has seasons, and we have to be able to recognize when something’s time has passed and be able to move into the next season. Everything that is alive requires pruning as well, which is a great metaphor for endings.

Henry Cloud

Faith goes beyond reason. It goes beyond what you can see. But it is as real as anything you can touch or feel.

Henry Cloud

For someone’s character to grow, it has to be free from internal attack. Falling down never stopped children from developing. But getting yelled at, criticized, and put down can stop them for life.

Henry Cloud

Forgiveness gives me boundaries because it unhooks me from the hurtful person, and then I can act responsibly, wisely. If I am not forgiving them, I am still in a destructive relationship with them.

Henry Cloud

Frustration is a key ingredient to growth. The child who is never frustrated never develops frustration tolerance.

Henry Cloud

I am continually amazed at how many conflicts can be avoided if people would not make assumptions and just check out the facts first.

Henry Cloud

If I’m not struggling, I’m not getting better at what I have to do.

Henry Cloud

If you are angry, even if someone else has sinned against you, it is your responsibility to do something about it.

Henry Cloud