Tag Archives: self-respect

Five Keys to a Great Relationship:
“There’s nothing we can do to stay in love.”

Posted on Monday, March 12, 2012 by Alison

Sustaining a fulfilling, long-term relationship is tricky because it requires several essential qualities that may seem contradictory. Most problems in relationships occur because one of these crucial elements is missing or they are out of balance. All five of the … Continue reading →

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“I’m his biggest fan and he treats me like a slave.”

Posted on Friday, March 2, 2012 by Alison

Isn’t it curious that some people tend to become more critical, cold, and cruel with the very people who champion them the most? Why would someone treat their admirers worse than their critics? People who devalue their biggest supporters — … Continue reading →

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“I’m tired of being treated as a sex object.”

Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 by Alison

If this is the general way people seem to treat you and not a specific situation of sexual harassment, then it’s worthwhile to consider how you may be unconsciously inviting others to view you in this limited way. Early upbringing … Continue reading →

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The Harsh Inner Critic:
“I told her I love her on the first date. I am such an idiot.”

Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 by Alison

We all have an inner critic, which is necessary to stop us from engaging in illegal or unethical behavior and saying outrageous things. However, a tyrannical inner critic can be debilitating and lead to feelings of inadequacy and depression, preventing … Continue reading →

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