Understanding the Nature of the Enabler

Understanding the Nature of the Enabler

Love / Relationships

An enabler is a person who by their actions makes it easier for an addict to continue their self-destructive behavior by criticizing or rescuing. The term codependency refers to a relationship where one or both parties enable the other to act in certain maladaptive ways. Many times, the act of…

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To Remarry or Not to Remarry: Pop This Question

To Remarry or Not to Remarry: Pop This Question

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So you’re divorced – does that mean that you shouldn’t give it another try? Just because your first marriage failed doesn’t mean that the next one will, too. Plenty of people get married a second time, whether as a result of divorce or being widowed, and the second time proves…

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Be a Relationship Role Model

Be a Relationship Role Model

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As kids grow up, they learn about how to interact with others by watching their parents or guardians interacting with one another. So it’s important as you raise kids to understand that you may be establishing relationship patterns that they’ll emulate when they grow up and take on romantic partners….

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Can You Break His Bad Habits?

Can You Break His Bad Habits?

Love / Relationships

At the beginning of a relationship you tend to see only those things that are most endearing. It takes no effort to see only the best in your man. But a funny thing about relationships is that as they grow, the things you once found endearing become downright irritating. Suddenly…

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More Abused Men than Women

More Abused Men than Women

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Domestic abuse is tragic, no matter whom it affects. But it may surprise you to know that the number of male victims is quickly surpassing that of female victims. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in 2010, the number of male victims of intimate partner…

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The Rules for Setting Up Your Friends

The Rules for Setting Up Your Friends

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Blind dates: They’re the butt of comedians’ jokes, a nightmare when you’re single or perhaps – and we wouldn’t hold our breath on this one – how some meet their true love. When friends want to play matchmaker for their single buddies, there are a few rules of thumb that…

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How Does Relationship Conflict Affect Kids?

How Does Relationship Conflict Affect Kids?

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If you have kids and a significant other with whom you have frequent arguments or general conflicts, then it’s time to examine how that conflict affects the kids. Parents fight and families go through rough times, but experts say that the manner in which you handle things, coupled with the…

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Why Stalking Your Ex Isn’t Good…for You

Why Stalking Your Ex Isn’t Good…for You

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After a breakup – messy or otherwise – there are a few “what not to dos” when it comes to social media. One difficult temptation you may face after a breakup is checking out your ex on social media sites like Facebook. It seems innocent enough to want to know…

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The Secret Reasons for Divorce

The Secret Reasons for Divorce

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Sometimes, it seems like a divorce came from out of the blue. A seemingly happy couple calls it quits, and their friends and families are left shell-shocked. Obviously, whatever problems caused the divorce were apparent to the couple. It’s hard for those not involved to imagine why a marriage breaks…

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