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4 How To Steps to Say No

No!  Say it loud and proud.  No? Why is it so hard to say no?  For many people, the hardest word in any language to utter is the word "no."  It seems that we are just hardwired to say "yes."  We say yes to friends who ask favors.  We say yes to the boss who needs someone to work overtime.  We say yes to the family member who needs us to perform a task for them.  Whenever anybody needs anything, we say yes. The truth is that we believe that saying yes is a sign of love or friendship.  It [...]

Jealousy! Is it healthy?

We all experience mild feelings of jealousy throughout our lives. No matter how confident a person is within themselves, or how happy they are in a relationship, the green-eyed monster has a way of rearing its ugly head. And often it doesn’t take much to trigger it! Your partner may have a few new additions to their Facebook friends list that you don’t know, or even an attractive new colleague at work that makes you bristle at the mere mention of their name. But is a little bit of jealousy in a relationship such a bad thing? The simple answer [...]

How to Determine Your Relationship Attachment Type

The Key to Making Your Relationship Last-What is Your relationship Attachment Type? What is your relationship attachment type? From the day we are born we attach to our parents or caregivers in a specific way, but did you know that as adults, these very same attachments occur in romantic partnerships?  So, what is your partnership connection type? Research shows that the way adults behave, or act in relationships, is pre-determined by which relationship attachment type we fit into. Once you recognize the different types of attachment and identify which one you are, you will be able to understand [...]

How to Fix 4 Communication Issues

How is your communication working for you? Do your conversations seem to go round and round?   Perhaps your communication skills are out of whack. Relationships aren’t always sunshine and rainbows, sometimes they require a bit of work, understanding and most importantly of all, communication. Poor communication is one of the biggest causes of relationship problems and unfortunately, many people lack the skills or knowledge to communicate in an effective way. Communication isn’t only about vocalizing your issues, but also having the ability to listen to your partner, and trying to understand where they are coming from - with an [...]

Are You In A Codependent Relationship?

Codependent relationship is a term that is used quite commonly, but often misconstrued. Codependent relationship Back in the day it was believed that co-dependency was a good thing that meant that both parties brought something to the table, and depended on each other equally for their assets and qualities, while still respecting each other and keeping their independence. This is actually called interdependence and is the key to having a happy and healthy relationship. Co-dependency on the other hand, is an unhealthy addiction or obsession, that results in one person relying on the other for their own happiness [...]