Relationships

In French, you don’t really say “I miss you”. You say “tu me manques,” which is closer to “you are missing from me”. You are a part of me. Who are you missing? Tell me your story. Carrie

What drives your fear of being vulnerable? Are you afraid of revealing parts of yourself that someone may find unacceptable? Does keeping a distance make you feel safe and in control of your emotions? Is shame stopping you from revealing your true feelings or talking about difficult topics? Do you fear being abandoned or betrayed? … Continue reading »

Almost everyone has felt the humiliation of being rejected, over-looked, ignored or left for another. Emotional pain can be debilitating in that it can take away your desire to do things such as eat, walk, talk or even function. What can we do with wounded pride? With disappointment? With jealousy? With the sense of having … Continue reading »

Emotional baggage is unresolved, painful feelings and memories from the past that continue to negatively affect behaviors and attitudes in our current relationships. You dated a liar. You were abused as a child. You married a cheater. Your business partner screwed you. Your partner had a bad temper. Your parents constantly criticized you. Your ex … Continue reading »

WHAT are you fighting for? Control? Acknowledgement? Appreciation? Respect? Understanding? The need to be right? Happiness? Time? Fidelity? Independence? WHY are you fighting? There’s an old saying ‘you may have won the battle, but you haven’t won the war’. You may win the argument while simultaneously and unwittingly damaging the relationship. Therefore, you really lose … Continue reading »

Are you the person who, despite your best intentions, allows others walk all over you? Are you as the peacemaker, the sweet one, the “nice” one, the one who doesn’t rock the boat, or the person who never says “no”? Maybe it’s time to change. A common thread among clients who come to me for … Continue reading »

Right now there is a person in your life you need to say something to. But you haven’t been able to and so the issue continues. You’re not confident in your ability to get the point across in a positive way. Maybe you’re afraid this person will react in a bad way or have their … Continue reading »