Have you ever found yourself grappling with either anger, disappointment, or loss of faith in your partner when they fail to honor a relationship expectation? Our sense of safety and security rests on the fulfillment of our promises. As relationships grow, so do our expectations regarding how each partner conducts themselves and contributes to the
(4 minute read) Do you frequently put your partners' needs before your own? Do you constantly worry about their behavior, opinions, and expectations? Do you feel responsible for fixing or managing those close to you? And do you suppress your feelings to keep the peace? If so, you may be experiencing what some call codependency
(5 minute read) After Your Spouse is Caught Cheating The discovery of an affair is painful. But learning that your partner is continuing an affair while you are trying to save your marriage is agonizing. There are immense fears around making the wrong decision or sending the wrong message. The turmoil can lead you to
A strong self-identity is essential when it comes to intimacy, asserting yourself and exercising good boundaries with your family, friends, and partner. It can also guard against feeling manipulated or resentful in personal relationships. But what is self-identity and where does it come from? Our self-Identity is formed during childhood and adolescence. Ideally, this was
