The only reason we ever do anything is that we think it will make us feel better than if we didn’t do it. But, what about grudges? Why do people hold onto a grudge… Even after many years of continuing to do it. It serves …
Bad behavior can of course mean something different for each one of us. And you can experience it with family members, a job, friendships or any other situation. It can mean: –Consistently putting dirty dishes in the sink instead of the dishwasher –Sarcasm and belittling …
Bad Behavior in Relationships–How Much Should You Put Up With? Read More »
I had never thought of myself as a liar or a people pleaser but one Saturday afternoon I was forced to consider that maybe I was both without even realizing it. What triggered this realization happened sometime in the early 80’s, as I was sitting …
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Are most people making up problems where there aren’t any? Our article “Should You Trust Your Gut Instincts” sparked a lot of interest because whether to trust intuition or not is a big issue for a lot of people. One woman wrote to tell us …
In relationships, when should you trust your gut instincts? When you know you have jealousy and trust issues, when do you believe what your “gut” tells you and when do you not pay attention to it? For that matter, HOW do you turn off those …
If you’re struggling to stop reliving the past because you know it’s preventing the love and connection you want, here are 3 ways…
As Crystal screamed at her current boyfriend, saying things she didn’t really mean… She knew she needed help working through what she called her “abandonment” issues. Her father had left her mother and her when she was six years old and she had healed the …
Claudia was livid. When she discovered her husband hadn’t paid some bills that he said he’d paid, she was so angry she could spit nails. This wasn’t the first time this had happened during their years together and she worried that it wouldn’t be the …
What if you’re limiting your possibilities for love, happiness and success in life without even knowing it? Whether it’s the conversation going on inside your head or the actual words you speak to someone… It’s arguing for your limitations–and we all do it. Here’s how …
It’s been a year since Connie’s husband Todd had ended an emotional affair with a co-worker but she hadn’t been able to let go of the pain and betrayal. She knew she needed to get her suspicions in check every time he went to work …
