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When you have to make a big decision about the relationship

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When you have to make a big decision about the relationship
When you have to make a big decision about the relationship
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When you have to make a big decision about the relationship
May 27, 2020
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Sometimes when you’re in a relationship with someone, you might not know where it’s going or if it will even make it. I prefer taking action instead of waiting for things to happen.

In this episode, I share some ways to take action when there’s a decision to be made about the relationship. Visit and for more episodes on relationships

Filed Under: Decisions, Divorce, Marriage, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: How do I decide to get a divorce?, How do I make the decision to stay in the relationship or leave?, Should I stay in my marriage or leave?

When the fear of abandonment keeps you from happiness

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When the fear of abandonment keeps you from happiness
When the fear of abandonment keeps you from happiness
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When the fear of abandonment keeps you from happiness
February 16, 2020
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When you’re needy and fearful of someone leaving you, or something ending, you tend to miss all the best moments of life.

Fear of abandonment can dominate your thoughts causing you to miss out on happiness and fulfillment. When you grow beyond that fear, you might actually starting enjoying life again.

Filed Under: Abandonment, anxiety, Divorce, Fears, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: How do I stop being afraid of rejection?, I'm afraid to be alone, What do I do about my fear of abandonment?

Are difficult people really doing the best they can?

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Are difficult people really doing the best they can?
Are difficult people really doing the best they can?
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Are difficult people really doing the best they can?
November 14, 2021
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Everyone is capable of improving themselves, at least in the way they treat others.

The problem is that some people are not ready to change. At least, not in the moment. So sometimes we have to see people for who they are today, not who we, or they, believe they will become tomorrow.

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Filed Under: Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Marriage, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Toxic Behavior, Toxic People Tagged With: Can hurtful people change?, When will they stop emotionally abusing me?, Why can't they see they are hurting me?

Keep your power by giving yourself one of the greatest gifts possible

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Keep your power by giving yourself one of the greatest gifts possible
Keep your power by giving yourself one of the greatest gifts possible
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Keep your power by giving yourself one of the greatest gifts possible
December 22, 2019
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It’s important to bounce back from the setbacks and always move forward so that you aren’t drowning in the anger, sadness, or upset from the past.

Sometimes even present circumstances can be enough to stall your forward momentum. This is why it’s vital to make sure you recharge your personal power so that you are no longer a victim to the world and can start taking charge of your life.

Filed Under: Behavior, Beliefs, Control, Decisions, Emotional Abuse, Empathy, Healthy Thinking, Human Potential, Negative Emotions, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Therapy, Toxic Thinking Tagged With: compromising yourself for the relationship, Take responsibility for your own life, The greatest gift you can give yourself

Getting comfortable letting go of what no longer serves you

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Getting comfortable letting go of what no longer serves you
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Getting comfortable letting go of what no longer serves you
April 5, 2020
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Can you get back up after a big fall? If you’re struggling to do so, your foundation may not be as stable as you’d hoped.

The components that make up your life: Your job, your family, your home, the city you live in, your car, etc, all have some sort of meaning or value to you. When you start to let go that which no longer serves you, you start to free yourself from the toxic components.

What do you value and what gives you heartburn every time you think about it? Sometimes removing one small thing from your life can make a big change.

Filed Under: Behavior, Beliefs, Codependency, Control, Dysfunction, Emotional Abuse, Family, Marriage, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: Am I holding on for too long?, How can I let the past go?, Should I let things go or hold on to them?

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