Relationship
10 Reasons Why People Cheat
After counseling couples for several years, I have discovered a variety of reasons why people are unfaithful and engage in emotional or physical affairs. Some reasons are for personal reasons, independent of the monogamous relationship, and other reasons are relational, which are associated with problems and issues related to the couple. Infidelity can be an [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Distorted Thinking Patterns
How and what we think influence the feelings we have about ourselves, our relationships and the world around us. Sometimes our natural thinking tendencies are positive; however, if our habitual thinking patterns are distorted or pessimistic in nature it can damage not only our own mental well-being but also the relationships around us. Often times [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )5 Tips To Changing Impulsive Behaviors
There are a variety of problematic and impulsive behaviors that exist: 1) explosive anger or rage, 2) binging and purging, 3) excessive drinking, smoking or using drugs, 4) gambling, 5) workaholism, 6) self-harming or violent gestures, 7) reckless sexual escapades, and 8) infidelity…just to name a few. These behaviors may have become so automatic or [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )4 Tips To Being Assertive and Skillful In Your Relationships
There are various strategies to getting your needs met in your personal and professional life. For example, you can either be aggressive, actively passive, passive aggressive or assertive; however, aggressiveness is about intimidation, active passivity is about learned helplessness and passive aggressiveness is an indirect strategy that uses hints or manipulation tactics to make a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )4 Tips to Healing After Infidelity
When you discover that your partner has had a physical and/or emotional affair, you may find yourself asking some very painful and challenging questions: Can trust be rebuilt? Can I and should I forgive and move on? Should I stay? Infidelity weakens the level of trust, safety and security in a marriage; however, a couple [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )5 Tips to Getting Out of the Relationship Rutt
Do you feel like you and your partner have gotten into the same old pattern? Do your daily interactions lack variety and flavor? It is often said that couples who play together stay together. And sharing common interests with your partner is a great way to keep you engaged and entertained in your relationship. These [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Top 10 Keys to Success in a Foreign Land
Moving to a foreign country or even a new city in your own country can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. You may be going through the loss of the familiar, while also experiencing discomfort and uncertainty with the new. Here are some tips that can be helpful for you as you transition to your [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )3 Tips For Parents Dealing With Difficult Kids
First it is important to evaluate what issues are going on at home or at school that may be triggering your child’s problematic behavior. For example, if there is discord or arguing at home or if your child is being teased or bullied at school you child’s behavior may be his/her way of expressing his/her [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How Generous Are You In Your Relationship?
After reading an article in the NY Times that suggests that generosity is one of the main factors in a happy marriage, I was inspired to write this blog. Researchers from the University of Virginia’s Marriage Project studied the role of generosity in marriages of 2,870 men and women. Typically in relationships there are the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Love is Patient Love is Kind
Faith, Hope, and Love…but the greatest of these is Love. Throughout history in all countries far and wide civilization has spoken about, has sung songs about and have either fantasized or experienced love. One of the most spiritually profound and concise messages about love is the following. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does [...]
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