Denial. To a greater or lesser degree we all do it. Some of it is pretty harmless. However, there are other times when self-deception is far more extreme. In fact it can be disastrous for relationships. Self-deception can often reach … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2012
Hurting the one you love
I ran across this article and thought it summed up a kind of enmeshment phenomenon that I only discovered in the past few years. This article focuses on the mind of the abuser rather than the victim, or recognition of … Continue reading
Codependency
What we live with we learn; what we learn we practice; what we practice becomes habit; our habits have consequences.” Codependance at first glance sounds like a wonderful state for a relationship. You are one with each other. You depend … Continue reading
Getting over a breakup with a soul mate
What do you do when you meet the man of your dreams, and at the very apex of your relationship, when everything seems to be going so well, suddenly ends it with you? As someone who has been through this, … Continue reading
Life lessons we could all learn
The more you know, the better decisions you make Sometimes we make very bad decisions. It is because we often make decisions based on who we are right now. So when the decisions are bad, we end up learning valuable … Continue reading
Relationships with emotionally immature people
Emotional maturity is defined by the ability to control your emotions and take full responsibility for your life along with its opportunities and dramas. A large part of being emotionally mature is having the ability to handle anger, disappointment, guilt, … Continue reading
Love or emotional dependency?
Have you ever heard someone say to you,”I know they are bad for me, but I still love him. I can’t live without him!” If you feel the need to stay in a bad relationship, as if you can’t live without … Continue reading
Low self-esteem and your relationship
Self esteem is a very important component within a healthy relationship. People who have low self esteem tend to wreck their relationships. People with low self esteem have difficulty believing that they are unconditionally loved and accepted by their partners. … Continue reading
Judging character for a long term commitment
The beginning of a relationship can be very exciting. That excitement energizes us where we want to spend all of our free time getting to know our partner. To truly know someone takes time. The time you spend apart is … Continue reading
The Destructive Power of Lies
Lies create mistrust After one person lies to their partner, their partner may forgive them. However, there will always be lingering thoughts and feelings of doubt. A strong and solid relationship needs trust to thrive and when the most sacred … Continue reading