He/She Just Doesn’t Get It
Is there someone in your life who drives you crazy because they “just don't get it?” Perhaps it is a partner, parent, child, friend or co-worker. They simply are not on the same wavelength,...
How to Forgive and Move On
A reader recently asked a question about forgiveness. Sometimes we know intellectually that we need to forgive and move on, but we cannot seem to let go of the bitterness remaining after we have...
Healthy Expression of Anger
“When anger rises, think of the consequences.” ~ Confucius
Do you ever notice that when you are annoyed with a loved one, it can be hard to see their good points? This is because when...
Forgiving and Forgetting
Do you, or someone you know, become easily offended or hold grudges?
This can be a very difficult way to live. These feelings usually arise because we have expectations that others will behave in a...
Anger Creates Emotional Damage
"Anger is just a cowardly extension of sadness. It's a lot easier to be angry at someone than it is to tell them you're hurt.” ~Tom Gates
Very often when people get angry they blame...
Venting Anger: An Ineffective Way to Communicate
Venting anger is usually an aggressive act. Often the individual expressing anger thinks he or she is simply reacting to a real or perceived injustice. They may blame the one at whom they are...
Anger Affects Relationships
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.” ~Eric Hoffer
Many women have a hard time dealing with an angry partner, and justifiably so. What some men do not realize, is that when they lose...
About Lying
A parent asked me if I would talk about lying behavior. A basic element of trust in any relationship depends on hearing the truth from the other. Once someone has lied to us, it...
Your Authentic Self
"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart." ~Carl Jung
What does it mean to live authentically , and why is it important to do so? To be authentic is to...