When the responsibility of caring for your partner feels burdensome the fun disappears and you want to end it, but can't let go. The conflict and guilt makes you sick and gives you a temporary respite - putting decisions on hold. Discover how to keep the romance alive and exciting while sharing responsibility.
video tip - Get connected to people and feel full with what they have to share instead of guarding yourself for fear your treasures are going to be robbed and used by others. Learn to give and receive so that sharing becomes a way to connect and feel fulfilled.
Disappointment can rob you of motivation to keep trying without any rewards. Learn how to avoid beating yourself up with self-critical remarks in order to flog yourself back into action.
Two practical video tips from relationship expert and psychologist Dr. Jeanette Raymond on finding the right balance between asserting your independence in your relationship while still feeling connected.
Walking on egg shells to avoid hurting others or having what you said come back to bite you saps your motivation to be in a relationship. It becomes work rather than a natural flow of communication that allows for each person to share what's on their mind. Discover the two benefits of being open and frank that will enhance and improve the relationship, while giving you the right to say what you want without censoring every word.
Your affection may be spurned because your rhythms are out of synch with your loved one. There is a two-pronged strategy that will help create a sense of togetherness that promotes the right atmosphere for mutual affection. This video describes how to invite your partner to tune into your rhythms and be available for affection - in two easy steps that involve zero words, but the non-demanding body language.
Problems making decisions between two parts of you that want different things can cause stress leading to fever and body aches. The secret is in stopping the war inside you so that you don't have to be stuck in indecision and relationship problems as a result. Learn how to avoid getting sick rather than have to make impossible decisions.
Torn between being herself and risking rejection Delia tried to be the perfect hostess but failed. She braced herself by becoming guarded and confused her friends. They reacted with uncertainty which Delia interpreted as rejection. A self-fulfilling prophecy borne of rejection sensitivity. Looking through the lens of others can dramatically change the outlook for Delia and help improve her self-esteem.
Does your mood and self-esteem change according to how well you think you did in a job or project? Then you may be attributing your feelings to the activity you perform and that is a mistake. The truth is more to do with the nature of the relationship you have with the people you work with. Distinguishing between the activity and the person you do it with makes all the difference to finding consistent satisfaction.
There are tell tale signs of sincerity you can use to tell if your loved ones mean the sweet words they say! Focus on the "how" and not on the "what" of the words to get a good read.
