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…
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 …
For most of us except for a few outliers who are stimulated by them… Arguments are uncomfortable and we’d rather not have them. But the truth is that we’re all different… And we disagree… We end up arguing for our point of view because we …
One of the ways to getting the love you want and connecting with the people in your life in a deeper way is to let go of past hurts. These past hurts that you carry around can show up in a couple of different ways… …
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This is written by Susie… This past weekend, Otto and I were irritated and snippy with each other which is pretty unusual for us. We certainly weren’t at our best! We can blame it on all sorts of outward circumstances but when I really look …
My Baggage/Your Baggage-What to do When it Gets in the Way of Love Read More »
We don’t know about you but we’ve noticed there are a lot of global issues that have instilled so much fear that are pitting one person against another. We’ve also seen individual personal issues that create deep divisions where it seems like there’s no solution. …
How You Can Agree to Disagree with Love Instead of Conflict and Resentment Read More »
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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