Disappointment can hit like a ton of bricks. One moment, you’re excited about a plan with a friend, and the next, they bail on you. Or you tell a colleague something in confidence, and you hear the word has spread to your team. Maybe you learn family members have been gossiping about you. Or you […]
To observe Annual Boost Self-Esteem Month, we published a series of posts about the many aspects of this intriguing subject. Today’s post covers the important issue of how to be appropriately assertive in relationships. How to be Assertive in Relationships Assertiveness plays a vital role in communicating our needs, setting boundaries, and maintaining mutual respect. […]
Are you drained by someone’s relentless emotional demands and unpredictable mood swings? In this trauma-informed article, uncover seven telltale signs of a high maintenance person and master compassionate, practical boundary-setting techniques. Empower yourself with clear, kind strategies to safeguard your emotional health and build more harmonious connections.
Friends (the “family you choose”) are such an important part of our lives. They help us maintain our emotional health and sense of belonging. And a good friend stands by us when life feels overwhelming and cheers us on when success arrives. Yet it can be hard to tell a keeper from a fair-weather friend. […]
Most of us can probably relate to what it’s like to deal with someone who stonewalls us. We want to talk; they walk away. If a difficult topic arises, they avoid the issue or distract us with unrelated criticisms. Maybe they just change the subject in an effort to avoid real communication. Unfortunately, this practice […]
Relationships can be a source of profound joy, growth, and support. However, beneath the surface of seemingly blissful unions, a subtle yet potent dynamic known as learned helplessness can quietly take root, casting a shadow on the vitality of that connection. Today, we discuss how the learned helplessness theory applies to relationships, exploring how this […]
Relationships play a significant role in satisfying our needs for companionship, support, and human interaction. In this way healthy relationships bolster our physical and mental well-being. Unfortunately, relationships can also be a source of distress. Especially when our partner is unwilling or unable to satisfy our personal emotional relationships needs. Or unwilling to respect healthy […]
Are you low maintenance in relationships? In this post, we explore how to embrace your low maintenance strengths, recognize when they cross into self-neglect, and cultivate self-care practices that support both your independence and your relationships.
Have you ever experienced a deep-seated fear of trusting others or forming intimate connections, even when you desire meaningful relationships? You may be grappling with a lesser known, yet impactful phenomenon called Pistanthrophobia. The term describes the fear of trusting people due to past betrayals, heartbreak, or vulnerability. Whether you are on a path of […]
Understanding the nuanced distinctions between privacy and secrecy is essential for fostering healthy communication, trust, and respect in all aspects of life.
