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They Do Wrong, You Get Blamed

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They do wrong, you get blamed
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Being in a relationship where you are constantly defending yourself against accusations that don’t make sense is exhausting. It creates a reality where you feel like you are walking on eggshells, trying to avoid a landmine that you didn’t even know was there.

When you are blamed for things that are clearly not your fault, it can make you question your own sanity and your own memory.

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Filed Under: Conflict, Emotional Abuse, Manipulation, Personal Boundaries, Relationships, Self-Worth, Toxic Behavior Tagged With: He says my talking caused him to hurt me, I am tired of being the only one trying to fix this, I feel like I am always the one at fault, My partner blames me for things I did not do

How do I raise my kids without completely screwing them up?

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How do I raise my kids without completely screwing them up?
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How do I raise my kids without completely screwing them up?

Feel like you might mess up your kids because you haven’t improved or healed your own stuff yet?

Is it possible to raise kids to be less dysfunctional than we are? I certainly hope so!

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Filed Under: Behavior, Children, Emotional Intelligence, Family, Personal Boundaries, Relationships Tagged With: I am afraid my parenting is damaging my children, I am worried I am going to screw up my kids, I do not know how to be a good parent, I want my kids to grow up healthy and happy, My child does not listen to me

Constantly accused for things you didn’t do

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Constantly accused for things you didn't do
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Constantly accused for things you didn't do

Ever feel like you’re the one always under fire, the scapegoat for every misstep?

When you are under constant accusation for things you didn’t do (but are being convinced you did), it’s time to learn the truth about what’s really happening here.

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Filed Under: Emotional Abuse, Emotional Healing, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Boundaries, Relationships, Self-Worth Tagged With: I am always apologizing even when I did nothing wrong, I feel like everything I do is wrong in this relationship, My partner accuses me of things I did not do, They say I am a liar but I am not

It’s in some people’s nature to bring you down and drain your energy

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It's in some people's nature to bring you down and drain your energy
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It's in some people's nature to bring you down and drain your energy

If someone’s passive-aggressive remarks are making you question your own self-worth, how can you take back control? There are ways to handle toxic interactions and keep your power.

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Filed Under: Emotional Abuse, Emotional Intelligence, Manipulation, Personal Boundaries, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Toxic People Tagged With: I feel like I have to explain myself to certain people all the time, I walk away from conversations feeling powerless and small, Some people always make me feel drained after talking to them, Someone keeps asking me questions that make me feel bad about myself

When you want sex and they don’t

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Sex doesn’t start in the bedroom. It doesn’t begin when clothes come off or when you climb under the sheets.

The foundation for a fulfilling intimate life is built in every moment you’re not thinking about sex at all in the grocery store, during dinner, while watching TV, and in how you speak to your partner when you’re tired or stressed.

What happens outside the bedroom creates the bigger picture of your relationship, and that bigger picture is exactly what you bring into your most vulnerable moments together.

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Filed Under: Intimacy, Marriage, Personal Boundaries, Relationships, Sex, Vulnerability Tagged With: I feel like my needs do not matter in the bedroom, My partner does not seem interested in sex anymore, Sex feels like an obligation instead of connection, We argue all day then my partner expects intimacy at night

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