We blame our partners when we feel discomfort, and this tends to create distance within an emotionally committed relationship. The distance, then, creates a feeling of further discomfort. The clue to dealing with this dilemma is to learn how to
David Schnarch, Ph.D., the author of Passionate Marriage, suggests that in order to grow within an emotionally committed relationship, we must experience the process of “differentiation.” This means holding onto yourself within a relationship, staying true to what you want out of
Relationships mature over time. The initial attraction may be physical, and this may carry the relationship for some time to the point of making an emotional commitment. Then the excitement and promise of sharing our life with another person can lead to
Emotionally committed relationships bring excitement and passion into our lives, especially when they are new. Over time, however, we come across roadblocks, for example, our personal issues or family experiences, that can distance us from our partners. When we first
If you are reading this article the chances are you or someone you know is seriously blocked from highly valued achievement in career, education, relationships and other goals. Starting a stp right now is imperative. That step could be hooking
“We are so overwhelmed with things these days that our lives are all, more or less, cluttered. I believe it is this, rather than a shortness of time, that gives us that feeling of hurry and almost of helplessness. Everyone
Social anxiety is a painful and sometimes debilitating condition in which the socially anxious person experiences extreme doubts and negative thoughts about themselves in relation to others. Often, it’s accompanied by physical distress as well. For those whose social anxiety
When we think about regret, we often imagine the things we’ve done wrong or those missed opportunities that could have sent our life heading in another direction. But maybe, we’re focusing our regret on all the wrong things. To get
Depression is often a chronic state interspersed with high and low periods. If you have a history of depression, then you know that the feeling can last several months or years before you are able to come up out of
There’s no secret that recognition in the workplace is a prime motivator and tons of companies have implemented incentive programs that are designed to provide benefits for those employees that perform well. However, the simple truth is that even with