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When loved ones resist the decisions you need to make for yourself

When loved ones resist the decisions you need to make for yourself
When loved ones resist the decisions you need to make for yourself
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When loved ones resist the decisions you need to make for yourself
July 26, 2020

Sometimes you have to make hard decisions for yourself. Your decisions may affect how people perceive you, causing them to resist what you’re doing.

Unfortunately, those that don’t support the decisions we make for ourselves are often stuck in how it’s going to affect them instead of benefit you.

In this episode, I read a message from a transgender man who experienced many challenges growing up and thinks he’s finally over the toughest parts. I give him my thoughts and also talk about how you can make life’s bigger decisions as well.

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Filed Under: abuse, Addiction, anxiety, Ask Paul, Blog article, Compassion, Decisions, Depression, Femininity, Finding peace, Humiliation, Identity, Masculinity, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Presence, Rejection Tagged With: How to make a big decision for yourself even when people resist, The challenges of telling people you want to be transgender, There are many more challenges in your life as a LGBQIT person

Eliminating Negative Memories – The Yin Yang of Masculine and Feminine – Emotional Detachment

Eliminating Negative Memories, the Yin Yang of Masculine and Feminine, and Emotional Detachment
Eliminating Negative Memories, the Yin Yang of Masculine and Feminine, and Emotional Detachment
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Eliminating Negative Memories, the Yin Yang of Masculine and Feminine, and Emotional Detachment
November 8, 2015

Segment one: Our emotions are attached to our memories. Our memories are attached to people and stuff. It’s that stuff that we hold on to that sometimes makes us feel bad, so why do we still have it in our lives? Pictures are a great example of this. Why keep pictures that make you feel bad?

Segment two: In any relationship, the role of masculine is typically played by one person and the role of the feminine is played by the other. The problem occurs when one person likes the role they’re in and the other doesn’t. Knowing your role and what best works for the relationship will create a harmonious get-together as opposed to one of conflict.

Segment three: In this final segment, I talk a bit about detaching from your emotions. Being emotionally detached can make your partner think that you don’t love them which can be one of the worst feelings in the world.

Filed Under: anger, Communication, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Healing, Emotional Triggers, Emotional Withdrawal, Family, Femininity, Healthy Thinking, Marriage, Masculinity, Negative Emotions, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: Eliminating Negative Memories, Seems so emotionally detached, the Yin Yang of Masculine and Feminine

How embracing the masculine and feminine in you leads to a fulfilling life

masculine and feminineThe role you play in any relationship can either complement the person you are with, amplify the relationship, or be a repellent. When forming intimate relationships, the term “opposites attract” is more true than people think. Even in a business environment where there is a manager / subordinate relationship, usually opposites (at least in the form of masculine and feminine) play a huge part on whether they’ll get along or not.

However, when it comes to deep, strong friendships, “opposites attract” isn’t typically true. It’s here where finding an equal “energy” in someone can lead to a lifelong friendship. We all have both masculine and feminine aspects of ourselves, and knowing which one to utilize in each situation can lead to a much more rewarding, and fulfilling life.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Ask Paul, Decisions, Ego, Femininity, Human Potential, Marriage, Masculinity, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Thinking Tagged With: How come we don't get along?, Is it okay to feel more feminine?, Who make the best friends?, Why can't I feel safe around my partner?

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