Are you frightened of offending your partner? Are you unexpectedly quiet and reserved when he or she is around? A manipulative or abusive relationship can run you ragged both physically and emotionally. If you have such a partner, you will want to leave the relationship as early as possible. However, romantic involvement can make you oblivious to controlling behavior. Controlling personalities have ways…
Research institutions from around the world have been making progress in understanding the effects of stress on the human body and their link with a variety of health problems. Stress has been linked to increased rates of heart disease, digestive issues, asthma, and various types of addiction. It is important to recognize the signs that you are being negatively affected by stress and…
Do you repeat the same mistakes in your relationships? Have you ever wondered why this happens? When you look back at your past relationships, do you ever notice a pattern? Do you always make the same mistakes and fall for the emotionally unavailable ones (guilty!), the manipulators, or those that cheat? Apparently, there is a neurological and psychological explanation for this behavior. Humans…
No one really sets out to obtain an unhealthy relationship. We all strive to find unconditional love, acceptance, and commitment. So, why is it that so many people tend to find themselves in one unhealthy relationship after another? It is first important to note that just because a relationship did not work out does not mean that it was unhealthy. And even in…
Why are people sabotaging good relationships so often? For the commitment-phobic, managing a relationship can seem like climbing Mount Everest. Without a doubt, it can be difficult to navigate. If you find yourself starting quarrels in your relationships endlessly, it may be time to take a step back and take stock of why you sabotage them. You will avoid spoiling a solid relationship.…
Do you feel that some of your or your partner's behaviors in your relationship are maladjusted and imbalanced? Relationships are complex entities that are difficult for anyone to understand, including those in them. Like everyone else, you may want help to get a handle on yours. Unfortunately, going to school does little to help you manage them; you have to rely on your own…
Before you can deal with judgmental people you must first understand a few facts about them, and about negative criticism. “Even God doesn't judge a man till his last days, why should you and I?”- Dale Carnegie Motivational speaker Dale Carnegie had wise words about judgment. It stings, and there is every reason to discount it. You may respond to this by asking…
Comparing yourself to others can leave you drained, unhappy and ultimately insecure in yourself because you’re looking at the things that they have, that you don’t, instead of focusing on the positives you have yourself. In today’s society, it’s easier than ever to compare yourself to others around you. Making yourself feel this way has hugely negative effects that you may not even…