Listed below are five distinct types of harmful relationships. As you read through this list, you might find that your relationship with someone contains all five characteristics, or you may identify with only one or two. Please understand that if you experience even one of these patterns consistently in your relationship with someone, the behavior will cause harm to both
Most people have experienced a break-up in their lifetime. But, break-ups can be traumatic and difficult to get over for most people, so just how can individuals move through a break-up in a healthy way? 5 Healthy Break Up Do's and Don'ts 1) Do break up in person vs. Don't break up via text or e-mail Address your partner face-to-face so he/she can have a
Are you facing struggles in your relationships with your friends and loved ones? Do you feel like the other person does not understand you or never listens to you? Are you having a hard time communicating with other people in general? The main reason couples struggle in their relationships is because of poor communication. Many couples, and people in any
Arguing is inevitable in relationships but whether disagreements kill a marriage or make it stronger is dependent upon how a husband and wife fight. Successfully married couples have mastered the art of argument by following the 10 ground rules for fighting fair: The meaning of your communication is the response you get Stick to the issue. Don’t let disagreements over
Is money causing conflict in your relationship? Money fights and money problems have been the leading cause of divorce for decades. Being in agreement about your finances is essential to a happy marriage. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest mistakes couples make in regards to money and the ways that these problems can be fixed. 1. Avoiding
Burdened with feelings of guilt? Have you done something to cause hurt to your friend or spouse? Let’s take a look at what you can do when those feelings start to take over your whole being. 1) Pay Attention to the Feelings Guilt is simply a sign telling your conscience that something is wrong. Embrace your feelings, feeling guilty
Jealousy is a common topic for most intimate relationships. Jealousy is an emotion involving fear, anxiety or apprehension about losing your loved one to someone else, or of being replaced in some way. Since this is a fear-based emotion, it can often bring up other negative emotions like worry and anger. These can be counterproductive and damaging for relationships.
Do you find it hard to believe that numerous studies are claiming that over 30% of couples say that they met online? Have you ever considered dating online? Where the norm once was to meet at church, matched up by friends, or in a social setting like a club or bar, it is becoming more and more popular, acceptable and
Where technology, Facebook and connecting online can all be good things, they also have the potential to create a false sense of security and cause us to lose our real sense of intimacy. Think about some of the things that you post on Facebook and then consider if you would say those in person? This is not to say that
Are you dating or single? Are you also wondering what the signs are for finding your best match in a relationship? Often time, individuals haphazardly enter the dating world without knowing what will increase the chance for long-term success in a relationship! In starting the journey to finding that “perfect” match, it is first beneficial for individuals to allow themselves
