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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
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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?
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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?

You hurt me and now I want you to hurt… forever

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You hurt me and now I want you to hurt… forever
You hurt me and now I want you to hurt… forever
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You hurt me and now I want you to hurt… forever
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Some people do not want to forgive and forget. If you’ve ever wronged someone, felt guilty about it, and apologized, but they weren’t able to let it go, will there ever be a chance to make up with them and move on?

When someone is stuck in the past of what you did to them or what they perceived you did to them, they may believe making up is impossible, and you will be the “bad guy” forever.

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Filed Under: Emotional Abuse, Emotional Withdrawal, Family, Guilt, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: They said they hate me forever, They said they'll never forgive me, They want me to hurt for the rest of my life

Should you erase every speck of old relationships to focus on new ones?

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Should you erase every speck of old relationships to focus on new ones?
Should you erase every speck of old relationships to focus on new ones?
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Should you erase every speck of old relationships to focus on new ones?
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Is true love supposed to last throughout your life? Should you feel love for those who have wronged you in some way in previous relationships? And, if so, is it healthy?

Having that loving feeling for previous partners in your life can raise questions in current relationships. It’s a good idea to get clear on what your best course of action is.

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Filed Under: Betrayal, Communication, Dating, Divorce, Infidelity, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: I wasted so many years with the wrong person, What if true love doesn't last?

Are you judgmental toward people that bother the heck out of you?

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Are you judgmental toward people that bother the heck out of you?
Are you judgmental toward people that bother the heck out of you?
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Are you judgmental toward people that bother the heck out of you?
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Should you be judgmental or critical toward people that never change? Is it your job to change them?

Judgments have no place in relationships. But when they are there, they almost always lead to disconnect and resentment. 

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Filed Under: Emotional Abuse, Judgment, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: I hate my partner's habits, What do I do when someone bothers me?

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