Are you hard to love?

Do you feel you are always to blame? Are you made to feel everything is your fault? Is nothing you do ever right? One of the biggest clues you are in a problematic relationship is how the relationship makes you feel overall. If interactions leave you feeling troubled, distressed, anxious, and guilty or feeling like … Continue reading »
Are you hard to love?

Forgiveness.

People who have experienced hurt, betrayal and abuse have every right to be angry and resentful. These feelings are perfectly normal. But we know that holding on to anger can be incredibly damaging on a number of levels. There is a healing, a power and a reconciliation that comes from forgiveness. By all means, learn … Continue reading »
Forgiveness.

Who is in your inner circle?

Our inner circle greatly influences our successes and, believe it or not, our failures. Do you ever give consideration to who is in your inner circle and why? At it’s healthiest your inner circle provides a sense of honesty, encouragement, support, motivation, cooperation, trust, safety and accountability. Yet, many of us hold on tightly to … Continue reading »
Who is in your inner circle?

Comfortable being uncomfortable.

Are you accustomed to your distress? Do you need chaos to feel at ease? Do you find reasons to be unhappy when life gets “too good?” Do you feel you don’t deserve happiness? Do you have dramatic, unfulfilling relationships? Are you consumed with guilt or past regrets, so you choose to punish yourself? Many of … Continue reading »
Comfortable being uncomfortable.

Is My Ex a Narcissist?

The term “Narcissist” is being used quite a bit of late. It is used the most by those trying to label people with whom they have ended a relationship. I am not, by any means, discounting the difficulty of being in a relationship with someone who has Narcissistic tendencies. Assuming, however, the relationship has ended, … Continue reading »
Is My Ex a Narcissist?

What are your relationship deal breakers?

Most relationships can tolerate a reasonable amount of stress. It is unrealistic to think that everyone can behave perfectly 100% of the time. Nor should that be the goal of your relationships. However, it is important to differentiate between what things simply annoy you and are trivial in the relationship, and which behaviors and conditions … Continue reading »
What are your relationship deal breakers?