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What you don’t bring up will come up

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What you don't bring up will come up
What you don't bring up will come up

If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding back in love because of past fears, it’s probably affecting your current relationship.

If you’re worried you might be hurt, you may just prevent love from reaching its fullest potential.

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Filed Under: Communication, Emotional Triggers, Fears, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Vulnerability Tagged With: Everything feels great but I'm scared to be honest, I don't know if they love me as much as I love them, I'm afraid to tell them how I really feel, Where is my relationship going?

How many strikes do you give someone before they’re out?

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How many strikes do you give someone before they’re out?
How many strikes do you give someone before they’re out?
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How many strikes do you give someone before they’re out?
April 16, 2023

How many chances does someone deserve before you’ve had enough? At what point do you accept that things will never, ever change?

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Filed Under: Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Marriage, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: I can’t handle the emotional ups and downs anymore, I’m stuck in a cycle of hurt and hope, My partner says everything is fine but it’s not, My relationship doesn’t feel loving

When it’s always your fault

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When it’s always your fault
When it’s always your fault
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When it’s always your fault

If you find yourself constantly being blamed for everything going wrong, it’s time to question whether you’re being manipulated into believing what may be a deflection. In this episode, I tackle the sometimes tricky dynamics of responsibility and blame.

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Filed Under: Dysfunction, Emotional Abuse, Lying, Manipulation, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Self-Worth Tagged With: I can’t stop feeling guilty even when I haven’t done anything wrong, I feel like everything is my fault in this relationship, I try to fix things but nothing ever changes, My partner blames me for everything and I don’t know why

The partner who likes things as they are when you’re just miserable

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The partner who likes things as they are when you’re just miserable
The partner who likes things as they are when you’re just miserable
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The partner who likes things as they are when you’re just miserable

When you live with your romantic partner and their relatives, and your partner doesn’t seem to want that to change, what do you do?

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Filed Under: Abandonment, Control, Decisions, Divorce, Insecurity, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: I am not happy in my relationship but my partner is, I feel stuck in my living situation, My partner says everything is fine but it’s not, My relationship doesn’t feel loving

Can an unempathetic person develop empathy?

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Can an unempathetic person develop empathy?
Can an unempathetic person develop empathy?
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Can an unempathetic person develop empathy?

Relationships require empathy. Without it, you will have an imbalance that will not only feel lonely but also emotionally toxic. 

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Filed Under: Empathy, Jealousy, Narcissism, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: Can narcissists develop empathy?, My partner doesn't care about me, Why are they so selfish?

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