Gaslighting in Relationships: How to Recognize It and Take Back Your Power
There is a very specific kind of emotional pain that shows up quietly. It’s not always loud or obvious. It’s subtle, and it builds over time. It’s the moment you walk away from a conversation and feel unsettled… you understood what was said, yet something doesn’t feel right inside of you. You start replaying it. …
The Fear Factor
The Fear Factor Fear is an emotion caused by anticipated danger. We all have fears. It is a natural part of human existence and a response to perceived physical and emotional danger. Some fears can be helpful in that they alert us to danger. But often we fear situations that are in no way life-or-death, …
How to Improve Your Relationships
How to Improve Your Relationships When couples are in crisis or having issues, often they feel ashamed so they don’t talk to anyone about it. Or, maybe, they turn to their family and then get them in the middle of the issues. They feel lost, alone and don’t know how to make the relationship work. …
Relationship Killers
The Four Relationship Killers Have you ever wondered why some relationships make it while others fail? At a very early age, I developed a keen curiosity about people and relationships. I often wondered why people made certain choices like who they dated or married. I had a thirst and passion to find out answers. I …
Lessons Learned From Imperfect Parenting
Lessons Learned From Imperfect Parenting There is no such thing as perfect parenting. When you take your baby home, the hospital doesn’t hand you a how-to manual. Parents learn on-the-job. Parents do the best we can with what we know. We tend to take what we liked or didn’t like from our own parents and …
Giving Away Your Power
Stop Giving Away Your Power Do you give other people your power by letting them control how you feel about yourself? Do you try to please others so you will feel better about yourself? Do you try to keep the peace within your relationships by not rocking the boat so you end up walking on …
Hiding Behind Our Masks
Hiding behind our masks Do you ever feel like you wear a mask to cover how you really feel in order to fit in or be accepted? Do you put on a happy face even when you feel sad? Do you feel like you have to be a certain way in order for people to …
Are you wanting someone to “Complete You”?
Is your love life like the movies? Are you wanting someone to “Complete You?” Relationships have become one of the most important factors towards defining ourselves and our happiness. Often, people look for happiness from their partner. They may have this idea that the “perfect match” will somehow “complete” them. They are putting their worth …
The Power of Family Patterns
The Power of Family Patterns Family patterns, both healthy and unhealthy, have a legacy and power for future generations. We are grateful for healthy patterns. Unhealthy patterns tend to be more difficult to confront. And, these can teach us the most when we are open to exploring them. How often do we stop and examine …
The Blame Game
The blame game Do you blame someone else for your feelings, issues or how your life has turned out? How does it play out in your relationships, marriage or in the work environment? The blame game can have a powerful impact on your life. It can keep you stuck. Blame keeps us focused on the …
Uncovering Pain Opens the Door to Authenticity
Uncovering pain opens the door to authenticity What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you like what you see on the inside and out? Do you feel stuck? Do you carry around pain, hurt or trauma that you have buried for years that affect how you see yourself? Do you …