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…
We hear so often, “Don’t take it personally.” What does this really mean? The answer is NOT simple! Let’s say that you are in a great mood, feeling loving and expansive, and someone – either someone close to you or a stranger like a clerk in a store – is…
Interpersonal relationships play a very crucial part in our lives; it is something that determines our personality. Any relationship in our lives has to be dealt with lots of love and patience whether it’s the first one or the ninth one, each of them needs to be nurtured with utmost…
One out of three conversations between non-married couples contains a lie, according to psychologist Bella DePaulo, and one out of every 10 conversations between married couples contains a lie. How many do you tell in your relationship? Lying is something everyone does, and it’s not always wrong. Serious lies that…
Let’s face it, we all want to meet that special someone we can have in our lives. In today’s busy world, more people are turning to online dating. As a matter of fact, more than 1 in 5 relationships start online. There are a number of different online dating sites…
Johnny… Robert… Chris… They’re the stuff that dreams are made of. We’re talking about Hollywood’s hottest heartthrobs. Whether it’s their captivating looks or their overall charisma, these are the guys that sell tickets and drive ratings. You’d be hard-pressed to find a woman who doesn’t have a celebrity fantasy. But…
Almost every couple has to go through periods of time when they’re apart; people have to work, and business trips are just a fact of life for many couples. For some couples, that constant separation can eventually take its toll on the relationship. We all know that romance is essential…
Coping with a break up can not only drain you emotionally but also physically. It is a phase when you need to be with loved ones and people who care about you. How to forget an ex and trying to face life all over again requires a lot of inner…
We’re all familiar with couples that decide to live separately for a while before actually getting divorced. And typically, these couples use this “trial separation” to decide whether or not they want to pursue formal legal action. These days, however, more and more couples are deciding to remain separated, rather…
There are many types of setbacks that can occur in our lives and when an event makes a drastic impact in our partner’s life we want to do everything we can to help them through this difficult time. Setbacks in life can come in many forms: financial setbacks; career setbacks;…