Part 3 in a Series on unhealthy relationships. When you tell your trusted friends, family members or therapist about your unhappiness in your relationship, they might give you wise advice, but you probably still have a sentence or two going round in your head that sounds something like this: “Yes, but…you don’t really know him. He’s a good guy…” You could even nod your head or say, “I know, I know…” They mean well, you tell yourself, … [Read more...]
Unhealthy Relationship Signs: Developing a Perspective on Your Partner’s Behavior.
July 24, 2013 By
Part 2 in a Series on unhealthy relationships. I don’t know the origin of this quote, but use it to help you develop a perspective and gauge of any unhealthy behavior of your partner: “One is a chance, two is a coincidence, and three is a pattern or habit.” In my research of over 1,200 women about women in love for my self-help book, “Smart Relationships: How Successful Women Can Find True Love,” I realized quickly that too often women … [Read more...]
Unhealthy Relationship Signs – Checklist and Reminders
July 17, 2013 By
Part 1 in a Series on unhealthy relationships. Does your relationship feel like an empty basket? It’s a horrible feeling. Your hopes were up, you thought this man was a good—or even good enough—mate for you. Just like the cart in the picture, your love had wheels, and you were ready to move forward. And maybe you did for a while, but then… Well, something made those wheels stop and that cart feel empty. Even though previously, I’ve written … [Read more...]
The Aftermath of Ending Bad Relationships: Triumphing over the Emotional Hurt
June 19, 2013 By
Part 5 of a Series about Bad Relationships. Getting out of a bad relationship is difficult enough, but this act is just the beginning of journey to your best self. There is life after the emotional hurts from break ups, yet many people take the wrong path in their recovery and fresh start. Here is a guide of the top recommendations to help you use this next step wisely. 1. Expect ups and downs. Even if you feel relief from getting out of … [Read more...]
Bad Relationships: The Blurry Area of “Should I Leave?”
June 11, 2013 By
Part 4 of a Series about Bad Relationships. I once thought it was a joke that the cartoon character Dagwood would forget his wife Blondie’s birthday or anniversary. How could that be? And why would Blondie stay after such a slight? Well, I’m a bit wiser now. I’m sorry to tell you that these emotional transgressions happen in even the most loving couples. The hurt person’s reactions can range from “Oh that’s just so typical of Dagwood. But … [Read more...]
