Are Generational Emotions Holding You Back?

Are Generational Emotions Holding You Back?

Are generational emotions holding you back from having close, connected, relationship with your spouse and kids?But first, what are generational emotions? And, how do they get passed down? When a parent or caregiver is emotionally aware,  their emotions will stay with them. 

Why is Control So Compelling?

Why is Control So Compelling?

If you struggle with control issues, chances are good you might have grown up in an environment where things were chaotic or felt out of control. Or, on the other end you might have grown up in an environment where things were overly rigid - which is really a state of being “too in control”. This type of control is driven by fear.

Surprising Things About Self Esteem

Surprising Things About Self Esteem

Everyone expresses different levels of self-esteem. Some people are extremely confident, while others lack confidence. True self esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed imperfect human and still hold yourself in warm regard. It is emotionally knowing that you, and everyone else has inherent worth just for living.

5 Simple Steps To Resolving A Conflict

5 Simple Steps To Resolving A Conflict

When bringing up a conflict, the best way to lower the listeners defenses, and to feel heard, is to stay on your side of the line.  Below are 5 easy steps to follow when you need to bring something up to you spouse.

5 Ways You Could Be Sabotaging Your Relationship

5 Ways You Could Be Sabotaging Your Relationship

When you are arguing with your spouse, chances are,  you are really trying to get a need met.  Maybe it's that you want to feel heard, and you want your spouse to understand your perspective.  However, the way you've been going about it might be sabotaging your relationship, perhaps your spouse gets defensive, and the two of you end up going around in circles.

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Signs of an Emotional Affair

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Signs of an Emotional Affair

While an emotional affair excludes sexual intimacy it still includes a deep emotional connection that is shared between two people where one or both are already in a committed relationship. Being emotionally connected to someone means that you are developing a level of intimacy with them.