Unconsciously Critical?

by | Aug 4, 2021 | Acceptance, Relationship

If our parents were highly critical, we probably developed the same habit. Even though it’s unpleasant and makes us feel bad, it takes a concerted effort to change this conditioned behavior. Chronically characterizing problems in our relationships as the other...

Relationship Disharmony

by | Jul 23, 2021 | Relationship

Difficulties in relationships don’t necessarily indicate there’s something wrong. All growth requires moving in and out of balance and harmony. In healthy couples, intimacy continues to deepen while autonomy expands. The key to keeping relationships...

Choosing Friends Wisely

by | Mar 28, 2021 | Negativity, Relationship

Our experience of the world is determined by the way we think. The way we think is influenced by the people with whom we spend time. That’s why it’s important to be conscious of the thoughts and friends we cultivate. Since people can have vastly different...

The Most Important Love

by | Feb 14, 2021 | Love, Relationship, Self-Awareness, Self-love

The most important relationship we have is the one we have with ourselves. The more we know ourselves, the greater the mastery we have over our feelings, lives and relationships. The dynamics in our relationships reflect our inner world. Any issues we may have with...

Healthy Relationships

by | Feb 18, 2020 | Relationship

Total transparency with the people we’re close to creates the healthiest relationships. This means sharing our emotions, being honest and not keeping secrets. Behaving with this kind of integrity and vulnerability creates trust. Of course, we’ll continue to...

Baggage

by | Oct 20, 2019 | Relationship, Responsibility

We all bring baggage from the past into our present. Problems in relationships often stem from unhealthy programming earlier in life. We learn how to behave in relationships from our parents and unconsciously repeat dysfunctional behavior, unaware of how it influences...