The Qualities of an Ideal Relationship
… Dr. Lisa Firestone discusses the qualities that make for an ideal relationship….
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Protected: Five Forces Destroying Your Relationship: Video and Resources
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Infidelity in the 21st Century
…, or even cheated themselves, knows the emotional toll it can take on your relationship and you as an individual, including loss of self-esteem, anger, and depression. Infidelity is the number one reason cited for divorce, and although infidelity may be a by-product of an already failing relationship, it is frequently the nail in the coffin for marriages. While infidelity is nothing new, the ways and ease in which it is committed changes rapidly a…
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Cynical About Relationships: Is Cynicism Ruining Your Love Life?
…l. Research has shown that optimists who expected better outcomes in their relationships actually experienced more relationship satisfaction and even predicted relationship status and partner satisfaction. One study published by the Association for Psychological Science reported that, “When people are able to quell their concerns about self-protection, they are free to think and behave in ways that create the kinds of bonds that will satisfy their…
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Seeking Connection by Bonnie Badenoch, Ph.D.
…we feel. Unless these patterns are altered later on, when we seek an adult relationship, without our awareness or permission, these templates will guide our choice and produce a relationship as unsatisfying as those in childhood. If our parents struggled unsuccessfully to contain chaotic emotions, we learn deeply that chaos is part of love, and find ourselves drawn toward people who will participate with us in ongoing upset. For a long time, neuro…
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How You Know When To Let a Friend Go
…u desperately wanted them to keep; either way, things have happened in the relationship that have destroyed the trust. When this trust is broken repeatedly, it is a huge red flag that this friend is inconsiderate of your feelings and is possibly just looking for attention at your expense. It got to the point where I was scared to be in a group setting with my friend for fear that she would bring up something embarrassing from the past, which becam…
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A Guide to the Fantasy Bond
…the parent to get soothed, they may carry these patterns into their adult relationships, when they actually serve to create distance, rather than bring people closer. Fantasy Bonds in Our Adult Relationships Though a fantasy bond is established early in life as a way to feel safe and connected, especially when one’s parents weren’t available or nurturing their needs, people go on to recreate these bonds in their adult relationships as a way to fe…
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Stop Self-Sabotage by Conquering Your Inner Critic
…ed that this incorporated point of view of her mother’s was sabotaging her relationship, a relationship that is precious to her. She then answered back to that voice, the third step in Voice Therapy. She revealed her real point of view about her partner; she spoke of how she really loves him, that she finds him attractive, and enjoys sharing life with him. Next, she looked at how this voice was affecting her relationship, enticing her to pull away…
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