Ever call up your girlfriend and start off with these words “Oh my Gaah, you are never going to believe what he did?”
Chances are you've been in or you're in a relationship now where you get triggered. It's actually rather challenging to not be triggered when you're in a relationship, as ... Views: 1845
“90% of the present pain you feel is linked to unresolved pain from the past.”
When I heard about this principle, I was like, are you’re kidding me? You mean to tell me the crazy-ass emotional insanity that shows up unexpected and uninvited in my life periodically is linked to my childhood? ... Views: 1401
I’m sure you’ve spent a lot of time daydreaming here and there. It’s fun to sit around and think about life in the past or future. In fact, most people spend a great deal of their time thinking about the past and future.
Unfortunately, plenty of their thoughts are either regretful or ... Views: 1485
Have you ever gotten angry and reverted back to acting like you were five years old? Maybe your partner pushed your “button” and you began whining, defending, shouting, or pouting? Believe it or not, many people tend to act unconsciously when such an opportunity arises and come across as needy ... Views: 1643
As we struggle with codependency, it’s hard to consider that our current partner really just might not be a good match for us. Sure, I believe that many problems can be worked out in a relationship, but only if both partners want to work on them honestly and openly. For the codependent, ... Views: 1495
Relationships can sometimes be more than you bargained for. Sure, there are many blissful couples out there, but there are also miserable couples out there who feel stuck, sad, and aren’t sure what to do. Relationship dynamics are so varied. Sometimes it’s hard to know why some work out and ... Views: 1895
As human beings we all need to let go sometimes in order to experience a happy life. Keeping emotions locked up within ourselves is not healthy for us or for those close to us. This is why emotional release is a necessary thing. The problem is that many people have no idea how to perform this ... Views: 2042
If you’re struggling with codependency, I want you to know that codependence recovery is an important part of getting through your issues and gaining some freedom. Not everyone’s path will look the same, but committing to some sort of recovery will be most beneficial to you.
Breaking the ... Views: 2231
My basketball coach in high school was awesome….and awful. I loved him…and hated him. This love/hate relationship was based on the fact that he would not give us one damn inch of sympathy when it came to anything. He was a coach-a damn good coach- and he was serious about pushing you to the ... Views: 1808
Live long enough and at some point you will battle feelings of depression. You might not struggle to the point of being diagnosed as clinically depressed, but struggling with a feeling of sadness for a period of days or weeks is quite common. It can be caused by situations or circumstances, ... Views: 2312
and pack a monstrous suitcase full of just about everything, only to kick yourself later because it was so heavy and you only used about half of what you brought? Too much baggage is a pain in the ass.
Let’s talk emotional baggage for a minute. Everyone has an emotional suitcase and ... Views: 2387
I love this quote by the Dalai Lama:
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.”
Most of humanity is seeking some sort of fulfillment or happiness that lasts. We are a people that like to be ... Views: 1698
This question drives people bonkers much of the time.
Along with that question comes these:
What was I created to do?
What am I really passionate about?
Do I even have a purpose?
Why am I so miserable?
What the hell am I doing?
I have certainly wrestled with this question various ... Views: 1576
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you’re probably not thinking about “relationship advice”, but more about love, romance, and what you are going to do to celebrate. Valentine’s Day is a day that many couples celebrate their love, which is wonderful, but there are also many couples ... Views: 1588