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At my most recent check up, a pretty nurse prepared me for the visit. Her fine face was decorated by a dark circle encompassing her eye – almost surely caused by the viscous hand of her “loved one”. She was obviously deep in her ruins but was valiantly pretending everything’s all right. I was ... Views: 3012
Will he come back if I ignore him? You've been wondering about this, haven't you? There's so much information about the no contact rule and how well it works when it comes to regaining a man's attention. You're skeptical though. You can't imagine cutting off all contact with a man you're so ... Views: 8086
The two of you have had a massive fight. You're worried because it's been several days since it happened and you have yet to hear from him. Being a woman in this position is never easy. You replay the conflict back over in your mind and you wish with everything that you could find a way to ... Views: 3979
Have you ever wondered why some men are not eager to get married? Have you ever come across someone who has all what it takes, but not willing to settle down with a partner? Have you ever wondered why some men decide to be running after many girls at once?
Whenever you come across someone ... Views: 2874
Are you interested in possibly getting back together with your ex after a recent break up? Can I ask you this tough question? How are you feeling after just recently breaking up with your ex? Getting back together or reconciling with an ex after a breakup is very possible if you're determined to ... Views: 832
A number of years ago I was speaking at a camp for young people. When the first group game time came, one of the leaders began to tell a parable based on Genesis 1-3. He described the joy of playing games in the Garden of Eden, where the emphasis was simply on the joy of playing. But one day the ... Views: 312
Want to get your ex boyfriend back in one month? It's absolutely achievable! The issue is that a lot of women attempt to win their ex boyfriend back with the wrong approach!
Before we present your strategy to get your ex boyfriend back in just one month, there are some things that must be ... Views: 1530
You have watched and worried about your daughter or friend who married several years ago. She and her husband have attended family dinners and outings. As parents and friends, you have seen bruises on her; a black eye one time and a bruise on her cheek another. You have carefully approached her ... Views: 2436
Abuse is the psychological, physical, sexual and spiritual violation of a spiritual being. All of creation is but an extension of the Divine Being who fills the expanse of the universe, the living entity that fills all things and is all things. All of creation comes from Source, is connected to ... Views: 708
You are probably searching for a plan to get your boyfriend back. Who could blame you? The only time you were happy was when you were with him. You miss your boyfriend so much and no other guy can be compared to him. To you moving on is impossible since you’re still so very much in love with ... Views: 16144
You would like a proven method to get back together with your ex boyfriend. For sure you do. You still love him and at the moment he's hardly speaking to you. Since the broke up it appears like there is a valley of quarrel dividing both of you. You’ve no suggestion on the way to conquer that as ... Views: 608
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Jason Freedman
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The Tragedy to Triumph Story of Teal Scott
It was a cold, gray March morning at Greenhouse Effect Coffee in south Salt Lake City. I had arrived early so as to set up ... Views: 912
I bet you haven’t even thought about this reason for relationship conflict! I remember learning this theory 25 years ago, and it’s still not really “out there” in the mainstream.
So many of us have stuff we haven’t worked through or resolved. As a result, we may feel let down and reactive ... Views: 368
This article was originally published at rochizalani.com
If you are looking for a book that makes you wail, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini is it.
I had heard many things about Hosseini’s first novel, The Kite Runner, but I wanted to begin with his second one. And I didn’t ... Views: 61
Pathological Narcissistic Abuse
Written by Randi G. Fine
Excerpt from my upcoming book, Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivors Guide to Healing
Pathological narcissistic abuse is far more damaging than any of us can possibly conceive. Have no doubt—it is both ... Views: 900
When it comes to moving on and letting go of an abusive past, it is not uncommon to hear that one needs to forgive. The act of forgiveness is highly regarded by many people and in numerous schools of thought. Religion has also espoused this outlook from the very beginning.
So is it really a ... Views: 2678
Although the title refers to abused children, this article will primarily look at why some adults, who were abused as children, grow up to deny what happened to them.
Individuals that were abused in their childhood by their parents or caregivers often find it hard to look at and admit to what ... Views: 3298
This article has the description abused children and therefore gives the impression that it is going to be all about children. However, this will be about adults who were abused as children and as a result of this now have a real challenge with boundaries.
When it comes to child abuse, there ... Views: 1849
By Sam Vaknin
Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited"
The abuser abuses his intimate partners, significant others, and nearest and dearest because it helps him to regulate his excruciating abandonment anxiety in 4 ways:
(1) By devaluing others, he restores his sense of ... Views: 1888
Abusive behaviour can include all that makes one feel compromised, undermined and taken advantage of. It can be in the relationships one has with: friends, family, colleagues and in intimate relationships.
The type of environment it is, or whether one is male or female, the race or the ... Views: 2177
There are some mothers out there who are loving and supportive and these are the epitome of the mother archetype in action. And then there are mothers who are anything but loving and supportive. These are mothers who have gone against their natural inclination to nurture.
Instead of doing all ... Views: 2411
Parents that are abusive often deny that the abuse has ever taken place. And if it is not denied, then it may even be minimized. Both of these actions can have devastating consequences on the lives of those that were abused.
So here I want to take a closer look at why parents deny or minimize ... Views: 4883
Abusive relationships challenge our ability to take care of ourselves and leave us feeling victimized. It is important that you work on changing your victim mentality. Many of us complain that we are victims in our relationships. By claiming we are victims, we are giving up our power to do ... Views: 2583
When someone experiences some kind of abuse in their adult relationships, there is often the chance that they will identify with one of two outlooks. They can either see that this abuse is a reflection of what took place during their childhood or they can come to the conclusion that their ... Views: 1744
From centuries people have been learning about relationships and experiencing all kinds of abuse in their day to day life whether personally experiencing or through knowing about others’ stories. There are many kinds of abuse-child abuse, old age abuse and female-child abuse with various types: ... Views: 614
When a couple falls in love, it can be a wonderful and beautiful thing. However, once the couple starts down on that relationship road, there are steps that need to be taken to keep that relationship blossoming.
However, if the relationship is not cultivated it may fall into disrepair. ... Views: 763
A Preview From Randi G. Fine’s Upcoming Book
Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: Surviving Pathological Narcissistic Abuse
This is copyrighted material. It may not be reprinted, or used in whole or part by anyone other than the author.
As an Adult Child of Narcissistic Abuse you can learn ... Views: 1695
Advice For Newly Married Couple: Marriage Words Of Wisdom For Newlyweds
Marriage is not a game. Once you are in it there is no way of quitting. As a married person you should know your duties and responsibilities. Here are some marriage tips for newlyweds.
First; for the wife, you should ... Views: 797
Wouldn't it be nice if the world was full of guaranteed advice on how to get your ex boyfriend back? Everywhere you look there would be advice that is sure to work and your heart would be certain to be spared the pain of a final breakup. Unfortunately, there are very few guarantees in ... Views: 2603
You've heard it before, what you need is a proven method. Advice on how to get your ex boyfriend back may seem to grow on trees as of late but most of it is completely useless to you. You don't have unlimited time, money, or resources and you're not ready to take a walk on planet "Stepford" ... Views: 821
If you truly wish to get back with your ex, you are going to have to figure out what it really takes to accomplish this. By simply doing what you "feel" is best, you are going to most likely end up doing more damage than good to your relationship. This article is going to reveal several advice ... Views: 756
One of the most fun aspects of preparing a child is creating a warm and inviting room for a small group of joy. Children's room must be safe, comfortable and visually stimulating.
Many couples choose a nursery theme, often inspired by the children's beds. Bed plane bedding is a popular choice ... Views: 280
One of the most fun aspects of preparing a child is creating a warm and inviting room for a small group of joy. Children's room must be safe, comfortable and visually stimulating.
Many couples choose a nursery theme, often inspired by the children's beds. Bed plane bedding is a popular choice ... Views: 267
Be aware! There are people who are committing the most heinous spiritual crimes. They look like regular people. They could very well be your ex-boyfriend, current wife, or psycho girlfriend that you just can’t get rid of. Some people may refer to them as divas, or ladies men, pimps, or ... Views: 1451
By Sam Vaknin
Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited"
All told, there are three ways to manipulate the narcissist:
(1) To withhold narcissistic supply from him until he comes, hat in hand, begging for more and then you can name your price and dictate terms;
(2) To ... Views: 1634
In December 2010 Marrickville Council (representing various suburbs in the inner-west of Sydney) voted to support the global 'Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Campaign' (BDS) against the Israeli government, aimed at ending the Palestinian Occupation.
In the months that followed, and most ... Views: 642
Angry At Spouse All The Time: Anger Management In Marriage Relationship
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, it's perfectly healthy to feel angry when you've been mistreated or wronged by someone you love, but when it becomes consistent or explosive anger or spirals out of control, it can have ... Views: 897
Angry At Spouse All The Time: Why Am I So Critical Of My Husband
Do you ever feel so angry your face gets hot, your heart starts to pound, and you begin to grit your teeth? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion, but it's imperative to deal with anger in a positive way. Uncontrollable ... Views: 489
When you look for advice on the internet about how to get your girlfriend back, you discover that step one is to write a letter.
And you learn that this "apology letter to girlfriend" has to be a handwritten letter -- not typed, and not an email.
Read: Apology Letters - More ... Views: 13986
April has been designated as 2012 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. The issues of sexual assault, is a national issue and profoundly impacts everyone’s community. The purpose of SAAM is to help people become more aware of sexual violence in ... Views: 1112
In some relationships, unhealthy ones to say the least, one person or the other uses their partner as a punching bag as a way of punishment; punishment for hurting them and making them unhappy. Instead of taking responsibility for their own happiness, they make you suffer. They may criticize ... Views: 3715
I'm here to ask a very good question are you a sports fan or a sports fanatic? I looked up both definitions and the dictionary says for a fan the meaning is "an enthusiastic devotee or supporter of sports or sports teams" the meaning of a fanatic is "a person with an extreme enthusiasm or zeal ... Views: 292
Has love come to mean something about who you are – your value, worth, security, identity, capability or loveableness? Is your identity tied to whether you are loved and needed? Is your value measured by how much you are loved or by who loves you? Are ‘in love’ with the person you hope they ... Views: 809
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But names can never hurt me.
This childhood ditty may be one reason some people are slow to understand that verbal or emotional abuse is as detrimental as it truly is. After all, words are not as bad as physical blows, are they? But consider this: ... Views: 776
A common union I see in couples is a very strong woman partnered with a fairly passive man. The men often say their partners are overbearing, controlling, intense, critical and never satisfied. The women say the men don’t talk, are walled off, often passive-aggressive and say yes just to get ... Views: 552
You're distraught, upset and heart-broken, so it's understandable you'll find yourself willing to do pretty much anything to get your ex back. The ten mistakes below are extremely common, and will almost completely kill your chances of getting your ex back. Undoubtedly you've either seen friends ... Views: 724
Recently, I've noticed that far too many women that I know (including myself!) have a tendency to put ourselves last. We muster up the energy to wake up in the middle of the night to take care of the kids (or our beloved pet), stay late at the office to meet a deadline for the boss, or drop ... Views: 1632
Sometimes referred to as over-protective, demanding, motherly, smothering or stalker - these are the emotional ties that choke a relationship and do NOT create strong bonds. Each of these characteristics can be plotted on a line from demanding through stalking, with each taking its own place on ... Views: 707
I understand that the season is over and almost everyone is looking towards the next one, but the website would be missing something if I did not write a summary of the ups and downs of the 2008/2009 season, a very disappointing one, at least by the high standards of the Arsenal.
I don't know ... Views: 290