Why you can’t just do it, and what to do instead You are Not Lazy or Undisciplined. You Have Internal Resistance. Dr. Jane Elliot When I was writing my Ph.D. I didn’t have bad weeks. I had bad months. The kind when each day you wake up thinking, “Today I will actually do the thing” […]
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You married a man who has not yet separated emotionally from his mother. How can you tell? One very obvious sign is she (mother) will be trying to control her son, you, your marriage, up close and from a distance not long after you’ve married her son. The message to you, his wife (or
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Forgiving yourself is not letting yourself off the hook. Source: Pixabay Why Is It So Hard to Forgive Yourself? I acknowledge that some people “forgive” themselves too easily and quickly. When they feel the tooth of remorse or the pang of regret, they let themselves off the hook. Denying their responsibility, minimizing their role,
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Conflict recovery for couples requires both talking and listening. Relational rebound requires an apology, accompanied by affection and positive affect. Positive conflict behavior such as attentive listening prompts reconciliation. Post-conflict humor and warmth ease the road to relational recovery. Romance is a road lined with rose petals as well as relational rifts. When a
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Build it to last 100 years; be ready to leave tomorrow. In this pairing I find that I’m fearing About when we’ll start breaking and tearing Oh don’t you dear, leave me, Too soon, it would grieve me Or too late if you start to get wearing. Ambigamy is not what you think, or
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The Covert Narcissists Hooks: Flattery, Fantasy and Poor Me Syndrome The covert narcissist’s hooks won’t catch everyone, but they’re likely to entrap co-dependent and empathic personality types almost 100% of the time. The covert narcissist differs in some ways from their louder counterpart – the covert narcissist, who is easier to spot with their strong
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Narcissism: why it’s less obvious in women than in men – but can be just as dangerous By Dr Ava Green and Dr Claire Hart The term narcissism may conjure up images of chest-pumping, arrogant, male self-promoters. The personality trait – with its hallmark features of overt grandiosity, assertiveness and superiority – is, in fact,
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“I mourn the idea of a close family, but I did this for my own sanity.” Family members may choose no contact due to abuse, neglect, mental illness, or drug and alcohol use. When choosing no contact, it may be necessary to take certain measures for protection. Relatives may press a child to leave
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Nonconformity: When “Fun Facts” Are Red Flags Key points After an act of violence, initially “interesting” facts can seem ominous in retrospect. People often reveal red flags by engaging in risky behavior. Another red flag: Rebellious individuals who refuse to conform to societal norms or laws. For many people, modern living involves a desire for
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When stress and tension are starting to mount, taking short breaks and deep breaths can help clear your mind. AaronAmat/iStock / Getty Images Plus The holidays and your brain – a neuroscientist explains how to identify and manage your emotions Published: December 8, 2023 8:35am EST Just as the shift to shorter days and colder weather
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