One of the most common problems in relationships is something so simple, yet can be so difficult at the same time. It’s the ability to say “no” without feeling like you are “hurting” the other person–and being okay with it. Now we realize that for some people, (maybe you’re one of them) this is a […]
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Can you stop jealousy without psychiatric intervention?And does it always destroy the relationships or marriages of people who find themselves mired in the muck of jealousy?These are good questions and … If you’ve experienced intense, out-of-control feelings that can come up because of jealousy, we’re guessing that at times, somewhere in the back of your
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When you’re in the middle of intense feelings of jealousy, it can seem like it will be that way forever. But it doesn’t have to be that way… You can do something to change your life and one of best ways to help yourself is to start learning new skills. If you’re ready, check out
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by Debbie Burgin Divorce, though often an ugly process, isn’t always an emotional death sentence, and regardless of who we are, or what we do, we all go through the same emotional turmoil to varying degrees when it comes to divorce.At first, going through the divorce process feels as though you’ve taken a size 12
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Recently, we did an interview with our friend Michael Norwood about communication tips and he was excited about the 8 relationship-transforming words that we talked about.If you missed the interview, here’s a link to listen to it in its entirety.http://www.stoptalkingoneggshells.com/Interview/ It’s only about 27 minutes long and it’s well worth listening to if you want
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***QUESTION FROM A READER: “Is jealousy a phobia? I wonder if to get over it, I must treat it like a phobia? If I see a great looking woman or he is looking at her, I get the same symptoms that people with phobias get. I start breathing heavy, I shake and I feel all
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One of the biggest reasons that jealousy rears its ugly head is when a man or woman feels ignored by his or her partner.Whether the partner believes that he or she is guilty of ignoring the jealous person is irrelevant because in most instances, being ignored is all in the eye of the beholder. Here’s
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Okay, we admit it… The two of us really mis-communicated over the weekend about something that left us feeling angry and distant from each other. The situation was filled with misunderstanding, assumptions, unspoken meanings–and habitual responses that were more about the past than about that situation. Since we were putting the finishing touches on our
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“Want More Passion and Spark in Your Marriage? Try a Little Jealousy!” Anna reads this magazine headline as she stands in line at the grocery store. She starts to wonder if there’s something to this advice. Anna’s husband has been hyper-focused on his career for the past year (or more). While she is proud of
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Here in the US, Canada, and many other countries, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays roll around every year.This usually means more parties, more get-togethers with friends & family, more socializing than normal and in many cases more partying.While many people get that warm feeling of excitement and love inside as the holidays approach–if you’re jealous, this
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by Madeline Binder The purpose of this article is to bring to your attention how we really communicate with our children and what you can do to help your children before, during or after divorce. Divorce doesn’t just happen. Whether your struggles have been silent, behind closed doors or in front of your children, they
Oddly enough, there’s a relationship strategy that almost every tries at one time or another that they think will make things better but almost never does… Talk about a communication challenge-this is certainly one of the biggest! Here’s what frequently happens… When we are in a relationship with someone (especially our intimate partner or spouse)
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***QUESTION FROM A READER: “I find approaching or discussion about jealousy issues in my relationships THE MOST DIFFICULT part. Can you guys please suggest ways of talking about it with our partners… specific words to use and what not to say?” >>>OUR COMMENTS: First of all–great question because most of us haven’t been taught how
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If you want help stopping jealousy, our “No More Jealousy” book and audio program will give you the tools to stop it BEFORE it rips your relationship to shreds and you find yourself looking for a new partner or in divorce court. Here’s the link to order or find out more…No More Jealousy Program Okay–so
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When one or both people in a marriage are considering a divorce where there are children involved, one of the biggest concerns is typically–“What about the children if there’s a divorce? What’s best for them?”These are great questions and ones that really need serious attention when considering divorce. Because we’re relationship coaches and authors of
