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When is enough enough?

Many of us are familiar with the notion that parting ways with someone can be so painful and distressing that we go to great lengths to avoid the experience. Separating from someone you care about such as a friend, spouse or family member, can be excruciating and heartbreaking. Whether the relationship has become destructive or … Continue reading »
When is enough enough?
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Are you in a codependent relationship?

Codependency is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects a person’s ability to have healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Also known as “relationship addiction,” codependents often form or maintain relationships that are grounded in control and neediness rather than love and respect. Characteristics of a codependent person may include: • An exaggerated sense of responsibility for … Continue reading »
Are you in a codependent relationship?
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Guilt trips are manipulation.

Manipulation is the process of trying to change another person’s feelings, beliefs, or behaviors through indirect tactics. Rather than expressing needs and wants clearly, manipulative people use deception, coercion and even threats to get their needs met. How often are you “guilted” into doing something you don’t want to do? Saying something you don’t want … Continue reading »
Guilt trips are manipulation.
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Unlimited forgiveness?

How many times can you forgive? How many apologizes and I’m sorrys are too many? When does it become unhealthy for you to forgive someone over and over and over again? Many contend that that we should forgive others because it is good for us. Theoretically, the forgiver is the one who benefits. But when … Continue reading »
Unlimited forgiveness?
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Closing your own doors.

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Semisonic – Closing Time If you are having a difficult time thinking of a reason to continue, then begin thinking of a reason to start over in the right direction. Some doors may have been closed for you. You didn’t get a vote. You were only … Continue reading »
Closing your own doors.
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When is it no longer healthy?

While in an unhealthy relationship you: • Put one person before the other by neglecting yourself or your partner • Feel pressure to change who you are for the other person • Feel worried when you disagree with the other person • Feel pressure to quit activities you usually/used to enjoy • Pressure the other … Continue reading »
When is it no longer healthy?