10 Tips For Dealing With A Narcissistic, Challenging, Or High-Conflict Ex
Don’t tolerate demeaning or abusive behavior from your ex.
Don’t tolerate demeaning or abusive behavior from your ex.
Abandonment is our earliest fear. It’s primal and universal to all human beings. Fear of abandonment is the unique element of our existence that makes the loss of a job, separation, death of a loved one, and break up or divorce so painful.
When we get close to someone, it can bring to the surface unresolved issues from the past — the very things that we might want to avoid.
Love means risking occasionally getting your feelings hurt; it’s a price you have to pay for intimacy because you and your partner are being vulnerable with each other.
Trying to change someone is deadly to an intimate relationship.
Never underestimate the power of intentional time with your partner.
Instead of criticizing your partner, remind yourself of all of the things you appreciate about them, and share those things with them.
You don’t have to choose between being a good parent and a good partner.
Sexual intimacy is founded on emotional connection, which serves as a barrier against future distractions.
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