February 23, 2012

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When is it Time to Leave a Relationship?

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Written By Cheryl Blossom MA, EdT | I know, I know. It is February, the month of love and Valentine's Day. So, why am I writing about the right time to end a relationship? This is the perfect time to clarify what you want in your relationship. Valentine's Day can offer you an opportunity to pause and reflect more deeply on your life. Either affirm your intention to enjoy and celebrate your relationship, or get straight with yourself and your partner that your relationship is not working, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Current Issue, Emotional Wellbeing / Psychology, Lifestyle, Relationships Tagged With: communication, counseling, love, Relationships

Commitment in Intimate Relationships

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Written By Terry Lowey, MFT | Is it true that as a culture we are suffering from a lack of true commitment in our intimate relationships? One could look at the divorce rate, estimated to be as high as 50 percent, or recent statistics that show more couples are choosing to live together than to marry. Could the reasoning for the latter be to facilitate an easier exit, generated by an apathetic attitude about whether the relationship works or not: a sort of easy-come-easy-go lethargy? Well, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Current Issue, Emotional Wellbeing / Psychology, Featured, Relationships Tagged With: communication, Relationships

COMMITMENT

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Written By Terry Lowey MFT | Have you heard the phrase “fear of commitment”? What comes to mind? Typically, it congers up images of an individual who chooses to remain detached from serious involvement with another, either emotionally, physically, financially or all-together. One word stands out in Webster’s definition of “commit”: ENTRUST. It would not be difficult to make a case for reticence to commit tracing back to a lack of trust. And if it is true that our fears are really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Current Issue, Emotional Wellbeing / Psychology, Relationships Tagged With: communication, Relationships, self-empowerment

Are You a Codependent?

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Top 10 Past Article Written by Candace Andrews, LADC | Codependency is many things. It is a dependency on people - on their moods, behaviors, sickness or wellbeing and their love. It is a paradoxical dependency. Codependents appear to be depended upon, but they are dependent. They look strong but feel helpless, appear controlling but in reality are controlled themselves, sometimes by an illness such as alcoholism. These are the issues that dictate recovery. Major characteristics of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Current Issue, Emotional Wellbeing / Psychology, Relationships Tagged With: communication, Relationships

What Kind of Leader Are You?

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Written by Dale Halaway | At a time when our country is facing war and questioning its leadership, we should be reflecting on our own leadership styles. It isn’t through trying to change those already in leadership roles that can create real change in our country, but through changing how we lead ourselves and others that will make a significant difference in our day-to-day realities. Whether you are a business leader, parent, or simply “leading” your own life, there are two types of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coaching / Management, Communication, Current Issue, Lifestyle Tagged With: business, coach, consciousness

Love Me Enough to Set Boundaries

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Written By Coach Carl, Founder of Every Child Healthy Network | Children today are much different than when we grew up. Kids are different, the world is different, and therefore our parenting style needs to be different, for the empowerment and betterment of our children--and for us parents! Kids today need boundaries, and a compass to set sail with. They need to know and feel they can be themselves and still maintain a passion and desire for life--without upsetting their parents. They are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Current Issue, Relationships Tagged With: kids, Relationships
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