As someone who has struggled with anger all their life, I can tell you that the above tips are definitely worth implementing. They will not erase anger from your life, but they will create a more pleasant internal living environment for you and reduce the amount of pain and discomfort you contribute to the world and those around you.
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Acceptance and Boundaries in a Relationship
by Cathy Wagner - posted September 11, 2019
In a healthy relationship, how does one balance boundaries with complete acceptance of a loved one? I mean, if we want them to feel free to be exactly who they are, then how can we criticize or complain about their behavior? We can't, it's illogical, and it's important to note: that's not what boundaries are for.
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I don't do jealousy. Many people find it hard to believe. In fact, I've become so far removed from entertaining that emotion that some people think I am very strange. They think that I'm deluded and turning a blind eye, or maybe I'm just playing and not really investing myself into a relationship, but these assumptions couldn't be further from the truth. The truth is, I refuse to be played, to a point where I will abandon a romantic interest if I feel like they are untrustworthy or insincere. I'd like to share my experience with the hope that it may free you from the green-eyed monster.
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Acceptance vs. Boundaries
by Cathy Wagner - posted March 19, 2019
Acceptance and boundaries. We hear about them both a lot. But how do we balance "I accept you as you are" and "Don't do that with me"?
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How Do You Handle Rejection?
by Cathy Wagner - posted January 15, 2019
Rejection. For some people, it is the most painful experience imaginable. We turn inward and assume it's our fault or there's something wrong with us. We make up reasons for rejection in our heads...
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Healthy relationships are boring? Really? Are you kidding me?
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Imagine a world where people treated each other with kindness, compassion and respect as a rule. Imagine how things like disrespect and abuse would stand out in such a world. War and greed, even pollution would not be able to proliferate in a world where healthy relationships were the norm. The world won't change over night, but if enough of us can understand and commit to this concept, we could make a very different world indeed.
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