Your Heroes – How They Affect Your Relationships Today

Archie Marries Veronica/Archie Marries Betty

Archie Marries Veronica/Archie Marries Betty (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

While reading a recent issue of Tennis magazine about the “Heroes” who have dramatically affected many lives, I started thinking about the heroes in my life.

As a young child I used to love reading mystery novels and my favorite was a character named Kay Tracy. She was young, adventurous, clever and was able to garner support and follow clues to solve every mystery. Then I began collecting comic books. Continue reading

Other People Make Relationships Difficult – 3 Questions To Ask Yourself

“Some people have all the luck,” my friend recently told me.  “I always choose the wrong men.”  She went on to explain her latest relationship fiasco and how her partner got defensive, “as he always does,” and broke up with her.   Her immediate response was to blame him for not being good at relationships, for not caring enough and for not appreciating everything she did for him.

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The part that my friend left out of the equation was the subtle and not so subtle ways that she pushed her partner away and stopped him from feeling safe in her presence.  She forgets to mention the numerous times she unfairly criticized him, told him what she thought he should or should not do, and refused to listen to his perspective on a problem. Continue reading

Relationship Healing Question – Ask … What Matters to You?

Relationship Healing - What Matters to You
Transformation involves re-creating your environment – internal, external and interpersonal. Successful transformation supports and promotes wellness, healing and loving relationships. Incomplete transformation leads to confusion, discontent and stress. Continue reading