Why You Have To Let Go Of Resentments
“Expectations are resentments waiting to happen” Have you ever heard that expression – because I’ve heard it over and over for twenty years in recovery. Resentments sound bad and they are bad. They’re destructive to your daily well-being and happiness and can increase anxiety, especially if you have anxiety. But, let’s back up. What is […]
Why Women Stay In Abusive Relationships
Staying In Abusive relationships: It’s Complicated The first thing to understand about abusive relationships is that we don’t always know we’re in one. A traumatic childhood or demanding parents may have led us down a path where certain behaviors are not foreign and don’t seem dangerous. Many women are confused about whether or not they […]
What Does Arguing With A Narcissist Sound Like
Arguing with a narcissist is a recipe for frustration Arguing with a narcissist will get you nowhere. We’ve had plenty of experiences with narcissists over the years, so we know all too well what it sounds like to find yourself up against an arguing narcissist. In order to prevent this situation, because you will never […]
What To Say When Someone’s Upset
Do You Wonder What To Say When Someone’s Upset What to say when someone’s upset is not what you think, and your kindness may not be appreciated. Have you ever offered help when someone’s upset and irritated them? What is help anyway? I admit that I don’t want people to tell me what to think […]
Tips For Loving A Child Of An Alcoholic
If You Love A Child Of An Alcoholic Compassion Helps Sometimes we find we are in a relationship that is more challenging than we thought it would be. Don’t feel bad if you find yourself in this position. However, living with a child of an alcoholic can be challenging. They can seem selfish and desensitized […]
Great Date Ideas To Help Any Relationship
Everyone Needs Fresh Date Ideas We all get complacent in our relationships. It’s easy when so much of life is busy and unpredictable. It’s hard enough to keep everything moving forward smoothly! But, taking care of your relationship is important too. And, there are many easy things you can do. So, if you’ve been in […]