relationships

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 »

When it becomes an obstacle for happiness instead of a source of happiness, and there is no longer a way or a will to fix it, then you must ask why you are in it. Ending relationships is a painful proposition. The emotions, the history, the friends and family you share it with, the fear … Continue reading »

There is fine line between hurt and deep bitterness towards individuals who have wounded us. It is important to learn how to deal with our pain, so that bitterness does not take root. Search for the silver lining. Even the worst situations have a positive aspect. It is always possible to get something positive out … Continue reading »

You know this person.. The one who complains and vomits their life’s issues in your lap, but never takes a positive step to change anything. The one who is miserable and wants to make you miserable as well. The one who isn’t supportive of you in any way and will discourage you from following your … Continue reading »