The ten components that make up a healthy, long-lasting relationship
I talk about toxic relationships all the time, but what do healthy relationships actually look like? Is there a formula? There are criteria....
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The bare minimum needed for any close relationship
You'd think love and connection would be enough to get through any relationship challenge. But there is something stronger, something deeper...
Should I reveal my past to a potential new partner
If you have a history that you're not proud of, and you start a new relationship, should the new potential partner be advised of a past you...
Are these old emotional wounds or something real happening now?
Are old emotional wounds triggering you today? A woman reached out and shares her struggles about choices she made about a pregnancy and how...
The on again off again relationship and other challenging topics
Can the on-off relationship work? What about long-distance relationships? I talk about that and also someone asked me if it's their social a...
Some people don't want you to be yourself
Other people's insecurities should not make you change for them. If they can't handle who you are, is it on you to make them comfortable or...
How to be direct about someone's hurtful behavior without being confrontational
You're allowed to tell someone they're hurting you — and if you feel stuck because you avoid conflict or keep punishing with silence, I've b...
Always take what sounds like a threat seriously
People who threaten, belittle, or use "jokes" about violence are practicing control, and they will gaslight you into submission if you don't...
The past is the worst place to ruminate
Are you a victim of your past choices forever? If the future feels impossible because the past is unavoidable, it might be time to put away...
When good enough is much less than you want to settle for
Some people have a progress bar that stops when things are no longer uncomfortable. That can work for some people. But for others who want m...
They do wrong, you get blamed
Someone who constantly blames and criticizes you may have something to hide. Someone who hurts you is hiding nothing at all... it's all very...
When what you did is always thrown back in your face
You did bad... a long time ago, but you still have to pay for what you did every time someone brings it up. They just can't let it go and yo...
Life and relationship questions you may want the answers to
Some of us can go through life without the answers to the most pertinent questions. Others, like me, feel like there's something missing if...
Are you the only one keeping the friendship going?
What is the recipe of reciprocation in a friendship when it comes to keeping in touch. Is it always 1 to 1 (you call, they call, repeat)? Or...
The specific steps some people take to manipulate you
There's no end to what manipulation looks like. Some people have a gift for making you do what they want you to do. Victims of manipulation...
The direct way to communicate with a passive-aggressive person
Are you really misunderstanding everything they say, or are they just trying to get away with being mean under the radar? I address that and...
Avoid taking on the pain and suffering of others
It can be a struggle to be there for loved ones struggling. And the more empathetic you feel, the more you may feel yourself getting deeper...
The aggressive accuser blaming you for things you didn't do
Some people accuse just to keep you busy defending yourself. Some do it because, perhaps, they like to see you suffer? That can't be true......
Self-hate does not come from you
If you were taught to believe you were anything less than lovable and worthy, it's time we had an important conversation.
This doesn't have to be as good as it gets
Meaning, purpose, the pursuit of happiness... Just existing shouldn't be the only way to live. You are important - you just may not realize...