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The best kind of relationship is the one where you can be yourself

The best kind of relationship is the one where you can be yourself
The best kind of relationship is the one where you can be yourself
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The best kind of relationship is the one where you can be yourself
July 4, 2021

Romantic relationships can create some of the most complex emotional challenges in your life. From heartful to heartache, from elated to deflated, relationships bring us through a roller coaster of emotions until we are either fulfilled or completely drained.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Sometimes the right tools and the right mindset can create relationships that don’t have to be so difficult. In fact, they can be wonderful when you know how to deal with the challenges that show up.

Filed Under: Dating, Friendships, Intimacy, Jealousy, Marriage, Obsession, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Sex Tagged With: I am unhappy in my relationship, I can't be myself in my relationship, I feel oppressed in my relationship

When their sexual history bothers you

When their sexual history bothers you
When their sexual history bothers you
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When their sexual history bothers you

Your sexual history is yours, but some people like to make it a big deal and cause you to feel guilt or shame for things you did long ago.

Whether you regret what you did in the past shouldn’t make a difference because it’s your past and no one else’s. Other people need to keep their eyes off of your rearview mirror and put their focus on the road right in front of them.

Filed Under: Dating, Guilt, Obsession, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Sex, Shame Tagged With: How can I get over my partner's sexual past?, I was more promiscuous than my partner, My partner is obsessed about my sexual past

Learning that your adult child suffered child sexual abuse

Learning that your adult child suffered child sexual abuse
Learning that your adult child suffered child sexual abuse
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Learning that your adult child suffered child sexual abuse
May 7, 2020

What is the right thing to do or say when your adult child tells you about their sexual abuse?

In this episode, I read an email from a mom who recently learned that her adult daughter was abused by another child when she was young. I bring my girlfriend Asha, an advocate for the prevention and healing of child sexual abuse, into the conversation for an honest, heartfelt discussion & guidance for the mom.

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Articles and resources for child sexual abuse survivors

thefionaproject.org
A music and arts movement for child sexual abuse prevention and healing

Filed Under: abuse, Children, Family, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Sex, Sexual Abuse, Shame Tagged With: I found out my child was sexually abused, My adult child told me she was sexually abused, What do I do if my child was sexually abused?, What to do if your child is molested

Can Your Relationship Heal After An Affair?

If you’ve been the victim or the perpetrator of infidelity, or you suspect that there might be cheating in your relationship, this article will help you understand several important aspects of the cheater’s behavior, the cheating partner’s perspective, and what both partners need to focus on if they are planning on saving the relationship after the affair is discovered.

Whether you want to save your relationship or not, this article will be a good resource to help you understand the perspective of both partners.

A relationship can survive infidelity if both partners want to work on it, but there are some challenging steps ahead for the couple on this path.

This article is a path to understanding the basic components of the cheater, cheating in general, and what it takes to create a successful relationship during the rebuilding process. 

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Filed Under: Abandonment, Communication, Deception, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Fears, Guilt, Infidelity, Jealousy, Loneliness, Lying, Manipulation, Marriage, Regret, Relationships, Sex, Values Tagged With: cheated on me, cheating husband, cheating wife, healing after cheating, healing from the affair, surviving infidelity, why do people cheat

The Top 10 Components of a Satisfying, Healthy, and Happy Relationship

A romantic relationship is supposed to bring you happiness. It’s supposed to be healthy, satisfying, and especially loving.

If your relationship is suffering in any of those areas, maybe it’s not the right relationship for you. Or maybe you just don’t know what to do to make it any better.

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Filed Under: Communication, Divorce, Healthy Thinking, Marriage, Passion, Personal Boundaries, Relationships, Sex Tagged With: How to be happier in your relationship, Steps to a Happy Relationship

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