Tag Archives: setting boundaries

Infidelity: “Hoping and wishing my husband would give me the same love he showers on other women over ten years of infidelity.”

Posted on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 by Alison

To get a better perspective, imagine your situation in reverse. Suppose you were the unfaithful one having various affairs with other men, and that your husband put up with that kind of behavior for ten years. What would you think … Continue reading →

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Children who beg and argue:
“I’ve told you sixteen times that you can’t see that R-rated movie!”

Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by Alison

Children who repeatedly beg and argue often have parents who respond by begging and arguing back. While children will respect parents who are flexible in matters that warrant flexibility, you need to be firm when you are sure about a … Continue reading →

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“No, you really should not have a second ice cream. Is that okay honey?”

Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 by Alison

While we don’t need to be severe when we say “no” to our kids, being afraid to disappoint them can cause more harm than good. Ending a sentence with a question mark such as “is that okay, honey?” shows your … Continue reading →

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Telemarketing:
“How would you like it if I called you at home during dinner?!”

Posted on Friday, July 8, 2011 by Alison

So what I really meant was… “I don’t want to receive any more marketing calls. Please take me off your company’s list. Have a good evening!” Click. Firmly request to be taken off the marketing list, but remember telemarketers are … Continue reading →

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