When I finally sobered up and extricated myself from an abusive relationship, I knew I needed help. That same year Melody Beattie published her book, Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself. The year was 1986 and Melody’s book was very popular in recovery circles. I found her …
What will you do while the world is celebrating Valentine’s Day? Will you share an intimate evening with your special someone? Or simply send a sexy card to a favorite crush? Or maybe you’ll curl up in front of a romantic comedy all alone? For some women, the holiday might feel a little different in …
My relationship troubles began long before I ever entered into a romantic relationship. My parents were locked into a violent and abusive marriage that trained me to believe there are winners and losers – victims and perpetrators in all relationships. Because of my training, I only knew how to submit to my partner’s wishes or …
I have only been in love – truly, deeply in love – twice in my life. So I can be extremely tenacious when the inevitable challenges to relationship arise. I don’t give up easily. I don’t walk away at the first sign of trouble. When I was much younger, I hoped that the intensity of …
We all want to get along and experience love, peace and harmony – don’t we? Certainly most of us invest the best of ourselves – our hearts, souls and every bit of effort we can muster to avoid conflict and enjoy the fruits of loving connection. And yet, the conflicts persist. Old arguments we …
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