The Mirror of Relationships Nedra, one of my clients, was quite upset when she received an email from her friend, Roxanne, ending their friendship. The email was quite blaming, telling Nedra that she was narcissistic, selfish, and uncaring. Roxanne complained that Nedra just talked about herself and was never there for Roxanne. “You don’t listen …
Codependent Relationships: Takers and Caretakers Takers and caretakers – they often seem to find each other! As a counselor who has worked with relationships for 37 years, I can tell you that this is the most frequent relationship dynamic that I encounter. Takers are people who tend to be narcissistic – that is, they are …
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Codependent Relationships Takers and caretakers – they often seem to find each other! As a counselor who has worked with relationships for 37 years, I can tell you that this is the most frequent relationship dynamic that I encounter. Takers are people who tend to be narcissistic – that is, they are self-centered with an …
Self Discipline in Healthy Relationships Cultivating self-discipline allots one to have control over his or her emotions and circumstances. Emotions will often demand press for instant attention because when the emotions are out of control, you lose power and discipline. We must develop self-awareness and a higher plane of consciousness in addition to self-control in …
Qualities of the Healthy Self in Relationships the healthy self has many qualities that one must consider. Healthy souls often cultivate fruitages of the spirit, such as love. Love guides them to healthy relationships while assisting them with cultivating self-respect, esteem, and so forth. By cultivating these qualities, one can take control over his or …