relationships

30 Nov

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 1 Comment

Can trust be rebuilt?

Once trust is broken, rebuilding it is a long process. It takes a mutual commitment to move beyond what happened instead of reliving and rehashing. Sometimes it is best to simply move on. Assuming you want to rebuild the trust and the relationship, you need three things. Truth and Transparency. Trust is destroyed because of … Continue reading »

27 Nov

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 2 Comments

Biting your tongue.

Do you make desperate attempts to avoid saying something that needs to be said? Do you have trouble telling people how you feel? Do you bite your tongue because you’re afraid of conflict or of your own anger? Are you worried about what will come out of your mouth if you do say something? Are … Continue reading »

16 Nov

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 4 Comments

Emotional Unavailability.

If you have ever been in a relationship with someone who is emotionally unavailable, you are most likely aware of the pain and hurt it can cause. Not being able to get close to the one you love can cause tremendous discomfort, upset and trauma. Many of us start to question what the other person … Continue reading »

25 Oct

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

Autumn came…

What seems to determine success in life is not what you want to have but rather what are you are willing to tolerate or withstand. What kind of uncomfortable things, bad feelings and missed opportunities are you willing to sacrifice or endure for the bigger picture? Are you willing to endure autumn and winter to … Continue reading »

21 Sep

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

Love Bombs.

Have you ever been the victim of love bombing in a relationship? At first you experienced an intense connection for one another, crazy passion, and an undeniable bond. Eventually, however, the relation exploded leaving destruction and chaos. So what happened? It was flattering. Gifts, thoughtful notes, overwhelming attention, late night phone calls and all from … Continue reading »

20 Sep

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, therapy, 3 Comments

You Don’t Attract the Wrong Men. You ACCEPT The Wrong Men.

Have you ever wondered why beautiful, intelligent and seemingly reasonable women are attracted to men that have heartbreak written all over them? Do you keep picking men who break your heart? Do you love someone who is incapable of loving you in the way that you need? Do you attach yourself to emotionally unstable men? … Continue reading »

08 Sep

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

I didn’t mean to hurt you.

An apology between two people who are close typically includes the words, “I didn’t mean to hurt you,” or “I am sorry you feel that way.” These responses are really unacceptable. Here’s why: These responses are defensive strategies and a sure sign you are not really sorry at all. It gets you off the hook. … Continue reading »

06 Aug

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

I matter, too.

Do you ever feel selfish if you do something that makes you happy? Do you ever feel guilty if taking care of yourself means putting someone else out? Does sleeping in make you feel irresponsible? Does tending to your own needs make you apologetic to others? Do you believe that you are lazy and unproductive … Continue reading »

01 Aug

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 2 Comments

Whose problem is it?

Do you come up with solutions to problems for people? Do you preoccupy yourself with others’ emotions that you don’t attend to your own needs? Do you find yourself in relationships where you are the one managing the relationship? Do you accept people’s burdens without recognizing that you are the sole bearer of the weight? … Continue reading »

28 Jul

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 4 Comments

Are you afraid to fall in love?

Feeling loved. At the most basic level, love is a survival instinct wired to our primal core of being. All humans share a hunger to be loved, nurtured and secure in our relationships. This urge fuels our desire to create strong personal bonds. Love gives us the assurance that we are not alone in the … Continue reading »

Can trust be rebuilt?

Biting your tongue.

Emotional Unavailability.

Autumn came…

Love Bombs.

You Don’t Attract the Wrong Men. You ACCEPT The Wrong Men.

I didn’t mean to hurt you.

I matter, too.

Whose problem is it?

Are you afraid to fall in love?

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