What a double-edged sword honesty and truth can be! We all say we want to be “truthful” and to be told the truth.. But do we really? If we’re really honest with ourselves about our relationships, when it comes down to it, the “truth” we …
Honesty and relationships: Why it pays NOT to tell the truth Read More »
Hiding the truth from ourselves and others doesn’t have to sabotage your relationships. Here’s a better way to more love…
Annette was stuck. She felt like she’d been a pushover all her life in her family growing up and now it was the same with her new husband. In the past, when she’d tried to stand up for herself, she felt like she either came …
Standing Up for Yourself and Communicating Your Needs Without Being Needy or Bossy Read More »
Today Susie’s writing and it’s true confession time… ____________________ Someone very close to me is going through one of life’s big transitions and she doesn’t seem to want my help! I’ve offered many times and in many ways… But she says, “Thanks I’ll tell you …
When Your Needs Aren’t Being Met in a Relationship Read More »
One of the most common problems in relationships is something so simple, yet can be so difficult at the same time. It’s the ability to say “no” without feeling like you are “hurting” the other person–and being okay with it without all the guilt that …
When you’re drowning in guilt, there doesn’t seem to be any right answer for how to move forward. At least that’s what Jane (not her real name) thought when she was struggling about whether to tell her boyfriend of 7 years about her secret desire …
Are you making this classic mistake in your relationship? Some people ignore the “danger signs” in their relationship for far too long. That’s exactly what Hal did… In fact he did it for 10 years. Now he’s asking us for help–but is it too late? …
Relationship Danger Signs and How to Benefit From Them… Read More »
We all go through “off” times that can seep into our relationships, especially an intimate one. You might be facing some tough dynamics at your workplace or other parts of your life that you can’t let go of. Whatever the case might be, these “bad …
Relationship Tips: “Are we having a bad day or has our spark died out?” Read More »
Is there such a thing as relationship bad luck? Are some people just luckier at love than others? When one relationship after another doesn’t work out the way you think it should, it might be tempting to think that you’ve somehow been cursed or you’re …
Do You Have Relationship Bad Luck? (Is there a way to tell?) Read More »
Leona felt like she was a failure at friendships, as well as love, because she’d had so many relationships that had ended badly. She’d been estranged from her son for many years, long-time friends left abruptly without any explanation and lovers disappeared in one way …
