Being Empathetic Is Good for You

4 years ago

“Walk a mile in his moccasins.”  When you can stand in someone else’s shoes, you can see life from his…

How to Break the Cycle of People Pleasing

4 years ago

Last time we talked about how Jenny was eager to please in her relationship. She was so eager, that she…

The Lop-sided Love of People Pleasers

4 years ago

It’s not a bad thing to please people. To be thoughtful about other people’s feelings and needs. To be generous…

When You Suffer Trauma, So Does Your Relationship

4 years ago

A traumatic experience changes you. It changes the way you think, how you feel. It even changes the way your…

The Healing Power of Attachment Bonds

4 years ago

Human beings are so needful of one another that even those who have terrible experiences with previous relationships still reach…

How to Kill a Relationship: Criticism

4 years ago

Being critical of your partner is a sure way to kill your relationship. Yet, what are you supposed to do?…

Dealing with Self-Deception

4 years ago

Last time we talked about the ego defenses people use to mitigate the anxiety we have when we are not…

Are You Deceiving Yourself?

4 years ago

Defense mechanisms come in handy when you’re trying to justify that you’re still a good person even though you just…

How to Improve Your Happiness

4 years ago

The Dali Lama said the purpose of our lives is to be happy. But is it easier said than done?…

When Negative Reactions Take Over

4 years ago

Over time, relationships evolve and change. Resentments can build up, sometimes unbeknownst to one partner or the other. For example,…