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How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Both you and your mom are in a tough spot.\'a0 She has returned to parenting after she thought she had raised her kids, and while I am sure you'd like to be supportive, you recognize that listening to her complaints really does not help her and drains you.\'a0 In addition to that, it sounds like Mom's complaining has ... | "It is difficult to implement healthy boundaries when the person is a parent or family member. I would encourage you to identify how it makes you feel after talking with your mother. Work on establishing healthy boundaries where you do not feel obligated to engage the complaining daily. Maybe setting a time limit to ta... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Both you and your mom are in a tough spot.\'a0 She has returned to parenting after she thought she had raised her kids, and while I am sure you'd like to be supportive, you recognize that listening to her complaints really does not help her and drains you.\'a0 In addition to that, it sounds like Mom's complaining has ... | "Buy the book ""Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin."" Read it. Apply it.Seriously, I'm not joking. You're not wrong to ""not want to hear it anymore"" but if you don't maintain healthy boundaries, you will allow your family to make you feel guilty for ""not wanting to hear it anymore"". That's not fair to you.Give a... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds like a possible boundary issue. Boundaries are important in relationships. They are invisible lines that we will or will not cross. It is up to us to create and hold them. We have the ability to rethink them and change them as needed. It sounds like you have thought it through and would like to makes chang... | "Both you and your mom are in a tough spot.\'a0 She has returned to parenting after she thought she had raised her kids, and while I am sure you'd like to be supportive, you recognize that listening to her complaints really does not help her and drains you.\'a0 In addition to that, it sounds like Mom's complaining has ... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Both you and your mom are in a tough spot.\'a0 She has returned to parenting after she thought she had raised her kids, and while I am sure you'd like to be supportive, you recognize that listening to her complaints really does not help her and drains you.\'a0 In addition to that, it sounds like Mom's complaining has ... | "It can really be difficult to listen to someone constantly complain and it can take a lot of emotional energy to be the listening ear to someone struggling. Perhaps having a conversation with your mother about making the communication more productive in nature. It seems like your mother is obviously having some diffic... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Both you and your mom are in a tough spot.\'a0 She has returned to parenting after she thought she had raised her kids, and while I am sure you'd like to be supportive, you recognize that listening to her complaints really does not help her and drains you.\'a0 In addition to that, it sounds like Mom's complaining has ... | "These are common challenges that involve setting healthy boundaries with family, as well as friends and co-workers.\'a0 Therapy can help you to define, establish and enforce boundaries between self and others by being assertive.\'a0 This involves determining what things make you uncomfortable and how to communicate th... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Both you and your mom are in a tough spot.\'a0 She has returned to parenting after she thought she had raised her kids, and while I am sure you'd like to be supportive, you recognize that listening to her complaints really does not help her and drains you.\'a0 In addition to that, it sounds like Mom's complaining has ... | "It is important to set boundaries with those that stress you out. I encourage people to validate the other persons feelings by saying ""I am sorry you are going through this."" Then, to set the boundary bye stating what you need from them or what you are trying to do with your life to destress and that you can't be a ... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Both you and your mom are in a tough spot.\'a0 She has returned to parenting after she thought she had raised her kids, and while I am sure you'd like to be supportive, you recognize that listening to her complaints really does not help her and drains you.\'a0 In addition to that, it sounds like Mom's complaining has ... | "Sounds like it is time to set some boundaries with your mom.\'a0 You can do this by letting her know that you understand how she is feeling and you understand that she is under a tremendous amount of stress.\'a0 Validate her feelings and words.\'a0 After you do that, tell her how hearing about it daily is affecting yo... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Both you and your mom are in a tough spot.\'a0 She has returned to parenting after she thought she had raised her kids, and while I am sure you'd like to be supportive, you recognize that listening to her complaints really does not help her and drains you.\'a0 In addition to that, it sounds like Mom's complaining has ... | "This sounds very stressful. \'a0Setting boundaries is important to maintaining a peace of mind. \'a0If you have not communicated your feelings to your family member, that would be a good first step. \'a0Communicate with the intent of simply expressing your feelings and your expectations going forward. \'a0Do not blame... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Both you and your mom are in a tough spot.\'a0 She has returned to parenting after she thought she had raised her kids, and while I am sure you'd like to be supportive, you recognize that listening to her complaints really does not help her and drains you.\'a0 In addition to that, it sounds like Mom's complaining has ... | "I just want to understand before I answer. Who exactly is complaining?", |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is difficult to implement healthy boundaries when the person is a parent or family member. I would encourage you to identify how it makes you feel after talking with your mother. Work on establishing healthy boundaries where you do not feel obligated to engage the complaining daily. Maybe setting a time limit to ta... | "Buy the book ""Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin."" Read it. Apply it.Seriously, I'm not joking. You're not wrong to ""not want to hear it anymore"" but if you don't maintain healthy boundaries, you will allow your family to make you feel guilty for ""not wanting to hear it anymore"". That's not fair to you.Give a... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds like a possible boundary issue. Boundaries are important in relationships. They are invisible lines that we will or will not cross. It is up to us to create and hold them. We have the ability to rethink them and change them as needed. It sounds like you have thought it through and would like to makes chang... | "It is difficult to implement healthy boundaries when the person is a parent or family member. I would encourage you to identify how it makes you feel after talking with your mother. Work on establishing healthy boundaries where you do not feel obligated to engage the complaining daily. Maybe setting a time limit to ta... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is difficult to implement healthy boundaries when the person is a parent or family member. I would encourage you to identify how it makes you feel after talking with your mother. Work on establishing healthy boundaries where you do not feel obligated to engage the complaining daily. Maybe setting a time limit to ta... | "It can really be difficult to listen to someone constantly complain and it can take a lot of emotional energy to be the listening ear to someone struggling. Perhaps having a conversation with your mother about making the communication more productive in nature. It seems like your mother is obviously having some diffic... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is difficult to implement healthy boundaries when the person is a parent or family member. I would encourage you to identify how it makes you feel after talking with your mother. Work on establishing healthy boundaries where you do not feel obligated to engage the complaining daily. Maybe setting a time limit to ta... | "These are common challenges that involve setting healthy boundaries with family, as well as friends and co-workers.\'a0 Therapy can help you to define, establish and enforce boundaries between self and others by being assertive.\'a0 This involves determining what things make you uncomfortable and how to communicate th... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is difficult to implement healthy boundaries when the person is a parent or family member. I would encourage you to identify how it makes you feel after talking with your mother. Work on establishing healthy boundaries where you do not feel obligated to engage the complaining daily. Maybe setting a time limit to ta... | "It is important to set boundaries with those that stress you out. I encourage people to validate the other persons feelings by saying ""I am sorry you are going through this."" Then, to set the boundary bye stating what you need from them or what you are trying to do with your life to destress and that you can't be a ... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is difficult to implement healthy boundaries when the person is a parent or family member. I would encourage you to identify how it makes you feel after talking with your mother. Work on establishing healthy boundaries where you do not feel obligated to engage the complaining daily. Maybe setting a time limit to ta... | "Sounds like it is time to set some boundaries with your mom.\'a0 You can do this by letting her know that you understand how she is feeling and you understand that she is under a tremendous amount of stress.\'a0 Validate her feelings and words.\'a0 After you do that, tell her how hearing about it daily is affecting yo... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is difficult to implement healthy boundaries when the person is a parent or family member. I would encourage you to identify how it makes you feel after talking with your mother. Work on establishing healthy boundaries where you do not feel obligated to engage the complaining daily. Maybe setting a time limit to ta... | "This sounds very stressful. \'a0Setting boundaries is important to maintaining a peace of mind. \'a0If you have not communicated your feelings to your family member, that would be a good first step. \'a0Communicate with the intent of simply expressing your feelings and your expectations going forward. \'a0Do not blame... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is difficult to implement healthy boundaries when the person is a parent or family member. I would encourage you to identify how it makes you feel after talking with your mother. Work on establishing healthy boundaries where you do not feel obligated to engage the complaining daily. Maybe setting a time limit to ta... | "I just want to understand before I answer. Who exactly is complaining?", |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds like a possible boundary issue. Boundaries are important in relationships. They are invisible lines that we will or will not cross. It is up to us to create and hold them. We have the ability to rethink them and change them as needed. It sounds like you have thought it through and would like to makes chang... | "Buy the book ""Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin."" Read it. Apply it.Seriously, I'm not joking. You're not wrong to ""not want to hear it anymore"" but if you don't maintain healthy boundaries, you will allow your family to make you feel guilty for ""not wanting to hear it anymore"". That's not fair to you.Give a... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Buy the book ""Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin."" Read it. Apply it.Seriously, I'm not joking. You're not wrong to ""not want to hear it anymore"" but if you don't maintain healthy boundaries, you will allow your family to make you feel guilty for ""not wanting to hear it anymore"". That's not fair to you.Give a... | "It can really be difficult to listen to someone constantly complain and it can take a lot of emotional energy to be the listening ear to someone struggling. Perhaps having a conversation with your mother about making the communication more productive in nature. It seems like your mother is obviously having some diffic... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Buy the book ""Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin."" Read it. Apply it.Seriously, I'm not joking. You're not wrong to ""not want to hear it anymore"" but if you don't maintain healthy boundaries, you will allow your family to make you feel guilty for ""not wanting to hear it anymore"". That's not fair to you.Give a... | "These are common challenges that involve setting healthy boundaries with family, as well as friends and co-workers.\'a0 Therapy can help you to define, establish and enforce boundaries between self and others by being assertive.\'a0 This involves determining what things make you uncomfortable and how to communicate th... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Buy the book ""Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin."" Read it. Apply it.Seriously, I'm not joking. You're not wrong to ""not want to hear it anymore"" but if you don't maintain healthy boundaries, you will allow your family to make you feel guilty for ""not wanting to hear it anymore"". That's not fair to you.Give a... | "It is important to set boundaries with those that stress you out. I encourage people to validate the other persons feelings by saying ""I am sorry you are going through this."" Then, to set the boundary bye stating what you need from them or what you are trying to do with your life to destress and that you can't be a ... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Buy the book ""Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin."" Read it. Apply it.Seriously, I'm not joking. You're not wrong to ""not want to hear it anymore"" but if you don't maintain healthy boundaries, you will allow your family to make you feel guilty for ""not wanting to hear it anymore"". That's not fair to you.Give a... | "Sounds like it is time to set some boundaries with your mom.\'a0 You can do this by letting her know that you understand how she is feeling and you understand that she is under a tremendous amount of stress.\'a0 Validate her feelings and words.\'a0 After you do that, tell her how hearing about it daily is affecting yo... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Buy the book ""Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin."" Read it. Apply it.Seriously, I'm not joking. You're not wrong to ""not want to hear it anymore"" but if you don't maintain healthy boundaries, you will allow your family to make you feel guilty for ""not wanting to hear it anymore"". That's not fair to you.Give a... | "This sounds very stressful. \'a0Setting boundaries is important to maintaining a peace of mind. \'a0If you have not communicated your feelings to your family member, that would be a good first step. \'a0Communicate with the intent of simply expressing your feelings and your expectations going forward. \'a0Do not blame... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Buy the book ""Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin."" Read it. Apply it.Seriously, I'm not joking. You're not wrong to ""not want to hear it anymore"" but if you don't maintain healthy boundaries, you will allow your family to make you feel guilty for ""not wanting to hear it anymore"". That's not fair to you.Give a... | "I just want to understand before I answer. Who exactly is complaining?", |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds like a possible boundary issue. Boundaries are important in relationships. They are invisible lines that we will or will not cross. It is up to us to create and hold them. We have the ability to rethink them and change them as needed. It sounds like you have thought it through and would like to makes chang... | "It can really be difficult to listen to someone constantly complain and it can take a lot of emotional energy to be the listening ear to someone struggling. Perhaps having a conversation with your mother about making the communication more productive in nature. It seems like your mother is obviously having some diffic... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds like a possible boundary issue. Boundaries are important in relationships. They are invisible lines that we will or will not cross. It is up to us to create and hold them. We have the ability to rethink them and change them as needed. It sounds like you have thought it through and would like to makes chang... | "These are common challenges that involve setting healthy boundaries with family, as well as friends and co-workers.\'a0 Therapy can help you to define, establish and enforce boundaries between self and others by being assertive.\'a0 This involves determining what things make you uncomfortable and how to communicate th... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds like a possible boundary issue. Boundaries are important in relationships. They are invisible lines that we will or will not cross. It is up to us to create and hold them. We have the ability to rethink them and change them as needed. It sounds like you have thought it through and would like to makes chang... | "It is important to set boundaries with those that stress you out. I encourage people to validate the other persons feelings by saying ""I am sorry you are going through this."" Then, to set the boundary bye stating what you need from them or what you are trying to do with your life to destress and that you can't be a ... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds like a possible boundary issue. Boundaries are important in relationships. They are invisible lines that we will or will not cross. It is up to us to create and hold them. We have the ability to rethink them and change them as needed. It sounds like you have thought it through and would like to makes chang... | "Sounds like it is time to set some boundaries with your mom.\'a0 You can do this by letting her know that you understand how she is feeling and you understand that she is under a tremendous amount of stress.\'a0 Validate her feelings and words.\'a0 After you do that, tell her how hearing about it daily is affecting yo... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds like a possible boundary issue. Boundaries are important in relationships. They are invisible lines that we will or will not cross. It is up to us to create and hold them. We have the ability to rethink them and change them as needed. It sounds like you have thought it through and would like to makes chang... | "This sounds very stressful. \'a0Setting boundaries is important to maintaining a peace of mind. \'a0If you have not communicated your feelings to your family member, that would be a good first step. \'a0Communicate with the intent of simply expressing your feelings and your expectations going forward. \'a0Do not blame... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds like a possible boundary issue. Boundaries are important in relationships. They are invisible lines that we will or will not cross. It is up to us to create and hold them. We have the ability to rethink them and change them as needed. It sounds like you have thought it through and would like to makes chang... | "I just want to understand before I answer. Who exactly is complaining?", |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "These are common challenges that involve setting healthy boundaries with family, as well as friends and co-workers.\'a0 Therapy can help you to define, establish and enforce boundaries between self and others by being assertive.\'a0 This involves determining what things make you uncomfortable and how to communicate th... | "It can really be difficult to listen to someone constantly complain and it can take a lot of emotional energy to be the listening ear to someone struggling. Perhaps having a conversation with your mother about making the communication more productive in nature. It seems like your mother is obviously having some diffic... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is important to set boundaries with those that stress you out. I encourage people to validate the other persons feelings by saying ""I am sorry you are going through this."" Then, to set the boundary bye stating what you need from them or what you are trying to do with your life to destress and that you can't be a ... | "It can really be difficult to listen to someone constantly complain and it can take a lot of emotional energy to be the listening ear to someone struggling. Perhaps having a conversation with your mother about making the communication more productive in nature. It seems like your mother is obviously having some diffic... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It can really be difficult to listen to someone constantly complain and it can take a lot of emotional energy to be the listening ear to someone struggling. Perhaps having a conversation with your mother about making the communication more productive in nature. It seems like your mother is obviously having some diffic... | "Sounds like it is time to set some boundaries with your mom.\'a0 You can do this by letting her know that you understand how she is feeling and you understand that she is under a tremendous amount of stress.\'a0 Validate her feelings and words.\'a0 After you do that, tell her how hearing about it daily is affecting yo... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It can really be difficult to listen to someone constantly complain and it can take a lot of emotional energy to be the listening ear to someone struggling. Perhaps having a conversation with your mother about making the communication more productive in nature. It seems like your mother is obviously having some diffic... | "This sounds very stressful. \'a0Setting boundaries is important to maintaining a peace of mind. \'a0If you have not communicated your feelings to your family member, that would be a good first step. \'a0Communicate with the intent of simply expressing your feelings and your expectations going forward. \'a0Do not blame... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It can really be difficult to listen to someone constantly complain and it can take a lot of emotional energy to be the listening ear to someone struggling. Perhaps having a conversation with your mother about making the communication more productive in nature. It seems like your mother is obviously having some diffic... | "I just want to understand before I answer. Who exactly is complaining?", |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "These are common challenges that involve setting healthy boundaries with family, as well as friends and co-workers.\'a0 Therapy can help you to define, establish and enforce boundaries between self and others by being assertive.\'a0 This involves determining what things make you uncomfortable and how to communicate th... | "It is important to set boundaries with those that stress you out. I encourage people to validate the other persons feelings by saying ""I am sorry you are going through this."" Then, to set the boundary bye stating what you need from them or what you are trying to do with your life to destress and that you can't be a ... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "These are common challenges that involve setting healthy boundaries with family, as well as friends and co-workers.\'a0 Therapy can help you to define, establish and enforce boundaries between self and others by being assertive.\'a0 This involves determining what things make you uncomfortable and how to communicate th... | "Sounds like it is time to set some boundaries with your mom.\'a0 You can do this by letting her know that you understand how she is feeling and you understand that she is under a tremendous amount of stress.\'a0 Validate her feelings and words.\'a0 After you do that, tell her how hearing about it daily is affecting yo... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "These are common challenges that involve setting healthy boundaries with family, as well as friends and co-workers.\'a0 Therapy can help you to define, establish and enforce boundaries between self and others by being assertive.\'a0 This involves determining what things make you uncomfortable and how to communicate th... | "This sounds very stressful. \'a0Setting boundaries is important to maintaining a peace of mind. \'a0If you have not communicated your feelings to your family member, that would be a good first step. \'a0Communicate with the intent of simply expressing your feelings and your expectations going forward. \'a0Do not blame... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "These are common challenges that involve setting healthy boundaries with family, as well as friends and co-workers.\'a0 Therapy can help you to define, establish and enforce boundaries between self and others by being assertive.\'a0 This involves determining what things make you uncomfortable and how to communicate th... | "I just want to understand before I answer. Who exactly is complaining?", |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is important to set boundaries with those that stress you out. I encourage people to validate the other persons feelings by saying ""I am sorry you are going through this."" Then, to set the boundary bye stating what you need from them or what you are trying to do with your life to destress and that you can't be a ... | "Sounds like it is time to set some boundaries with your mom.\'a0 You can do this by letting her know that you understand how she is feeling and you understand that she is under a tremendous amount of stress.\'a0 Validate her feelings and words.\'a0 After you do that, tell her how hearing about it daily is affecting yo... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is important to set boundaries with those that stress you out. I encourage people to validate the other persons feelings by saying ""I am sorry you are going through this."" Then, to set the boundary bye stating what you need from them or what you are trying to do with your life to destress and that you can't be a ... | "This sounds very stressful. \'a0Setting boundaries is important to maintaining a peace of mind. \'a0If you have not communicated your feelings to your family member, that would be a good first step. \'a0Communicate with the intent of simply expressing your feelings and your expectations going forward. \'a0Do not blame... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is important to set boundaries with those that stress you out. I encourage people to validate the other persons feelings by saying ""I am sorry you are going through this."" Then, to set the boundary bye stating what you need from them or what you are trying to do with your life to destress and that you can't be a ... | "I just want to understand before I answer. Who exactly is complaining?", |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds very stressful. \'a0Setting boundaries is important to maintaining a peace of mind. \'a0If you have not communicated your feelings to your family member, that would be a good first step. \'a0Communicate with the intent of simply expressing your feelings and your expectations going forward. \'a0Do not blame... | "Sounds like it is time to set some boundaries with your mom.\'a0 You can do this by letting her know that you understand how she is feeling and you understand that she is under a tremendous amount of stress.\'a0 Validate her feelings and words.\'a0 After you do that, tell her how hearing about it daily is affecting yo... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "I just want to understand before I answer. Who exactly is complaining?", | "Sounds like it is time to set some boundaries with your mom.\'a0 You can do this by letting her know that you understand how she is feeling and you understand that she is under a tremendous amount of stress.\'a0 Validate her feelings and words.\'a0 After you do that, tell her how hearing about it daily is affecting yo... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "I just want to understand before I answer. Who exactly is complaining?", | "This sounds very stressful. \'a0Setting boundaries is important to maintaining a peace of mind. \'a0If you have not communicated your feelings to your family member, that would be a good first step. \'a0Communicate with the intent of simply expressing your feelings and your expectations going forward. \'a0Do not blame... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I am sorry to read that this happened to you. If your family is not supportive of you, this can be a huge challenge. Are you dependent on them in some way (financially, etc.)? This could affect choices you make at this point. Make sure you connect with a supportive community or people and organizations that are afform... | "I am so sorry to hear this has been your family\'92s reaction. It is truly heartbreaking to hear. The important thing to remember is that your identity as bisexual is valid and you are worthy of love, no matter what other people say.The other therapists below have given you some great advice on how to cope with your f... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I am sorry to read that this happened to you. If your family is not supportive of you, this can be a huge challenge. Are you dependent on them in some way (financially, etc.)? This could affect choices you make at this point. Make sure you connect with a supportive community or people and organizations that are afform... | "It sounds like your family responded out of fear! \'a0They may need some time to digest the information. \'a0This can be hard for a family to hear for several reasons but you should be proud that you had the courage to tell them. \'a0Once they realize how brave you were and how much you need their support they will co... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I am sorry to read that this happened to you. If your family is not supportive of you, this can be a huge challenge. Are you dependent on them in some way (financially, etc.)? This could affect choices you make at this point. Make sure you connect with a supportive community or people and organizations that are afform... | "It's most important that you accept yourself and surround yourself with a group of friends who are kind to you and love you. Family hearing news of any kind for the first time if they are an anxious type of character, will always be tough to digest. Time is important to let it all settle in and also making sure you're... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I am sorry to read that this happened to you. If your family is not supportive of you, this can be a huge challenge. Are you dependent on them in some way (financially, etc.)? This could affect choices you make at this point. Make sure you connect with a supportive community or people and organizations that are afform... | "That has to be incredibly difficult because you were very vulnerable and open about what you were feeling and I imagine the response was very hurtful.Here are a couple of things to do right now:Practice giving yourself some love. Bring your awareness to the room around you and some of the positive energy within you. A... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I am sorry to read that this happened to you. If your family is not supportive of you, this can be a huge challenge. Are you dependent on them in some way (financially, etc.)? This could affect choices you make at this point. Make sure you connect with a supportive community or people and organizations that are afform... | "I'm sorry your family had such an upsetting response to your news.Maybe eventually they will come around to greater acceptance of you. \'a0 If this was the first time they heard this fact about your sexuality, the information may have overwhelmed them.It is up to the family members now to realize they handled their re... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I am sorry to read that this happened to you. If your family is not supportive of you, this can be a huge challenge. Are you dependent on them in some way (financially, etc.)? This could affect choices you make at this point. Make sure you connect with a supportive community or people and organizations that are afform... | "There are a lot of ways one could go about handling this kind of conflict. It is hard to know which way might be advisable if we don't know quite why they would yell (or, why would they care who you choose to sleep and/or partner with to begin with?)However, it is of utmost important that you accept yourself as bisexu... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I am so sorry to hear this has been your family\'92s reaction. It is truly heartbreaking to hear. The important thing to remember is that your identity as bisexual is valid and you are worthy of love, no matter what other people say.The other therapists below have given you some great advice on how to cope with your f... | "It sounds like your family responded out of fear! \'a0They may need some time to digest the information. \'a0This can be hard for a family to hear for several reasons but you should be proud that you had the courage to tell them. \'a0Once they realize how brave you were and how much you need their support they will co... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I am so sorry to hear this has been your family\'92s reaction. It is truly heartbreaking to hear. The important thing to remember is that your identity as bisexual is valid and you are worthy of love, no matter what other people say.The other therapists below have given you some great advice on how to cope with your f... | "It's most important that you accept yourself and surround yourself with a group of friends who are kind to you and love you. Family hearing news of any kind for the first time if they are an anxious type of character, will always be tough to digest. Time is important to let it all settle in and also making sure you're... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I am so sorry to hear this has been your family\'92s reaction. It is truly heartbreaking to hear. The important thing to remember is that your identity as bisexual is valid and you are worthy of love, no matter what other people say.The other therapists below have given you some great advice on how to cope with your f... | "That has to be incredibly difficult because you were very vulnerable and open about what you were feeling and I imagine the response was very hurtful.Here are a couple of things to do right now:Practice giving yourself some love. Bring your awareness to the room around you and some of the positive energy within you. A... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I am so sorry to hear this has been your family\'92s reaction. It is truly heartbreaking to hear. The important thing to remember is that your identity as bisexual is valid and you are worthy of love, no matter what other people say.The other therapists below have given you some great advice on how to cope with your f... | "I'm sorry your family had such an upsetting response to your news.Maybe eventually they will come around to greater acceptance of you. \'a0 If this was the first time they heard this fact about your sexuality, the information may have overwhelmed them.It is up to the family members now to realize they handled their re... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I am so sorry to hear this has been your family\'92s reaction. It is truly heartbreaking to hear. The important thing to remember is that your identity as bisexual is valid and you are worthy of love, no matter what other people say.The other therapists below have given you some great advice on how to cope with your f... | "There are a lot of ways one could go about handling this kind of conflict. It is hard to know which way might be advisable if we don't know quite why they would yell (or, why would they care who you choose to sleep and/or partner with to begin with?)However, it is of utmost important that you accept yourself as bisexu... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "It's most important that you accept yourself and surround yourself with a group of friends who are kind to you and love you. Family hearing news of any kind for the first time if they are an anxious type of character, will always be tough to digest. Time is important to let it all settle in and also making sure you're... | "It sounds like your family responded out of fear! \'a0They may need some time to digest the information. \'a0This can be hard for a family to hear for several reasons but you should be proud that you had the courage to tell them. \'a0Once they realize how brave you were and how much you need their support they will co... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "That has to be incredibly difficult because you were very vulnerable and open about what you were feeling and I imagine the response was very hurtful.Here are a couple of things to do right now:Practice giving yourself some love. Bring your awareness to the room around you and some of the positive energy within you. A... | "It sounds like your family responded out of fear! \'a0They may need some time to digest the information. \'a0This can be hard for a family to hear for several reasons but you should be proud that you had the courage to tell them. \'a0Once they realize how brave you were and how much you need their support they will co... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "It sounds like your family responded out of fear! \'a0They may need some time to digest the information. \'a0This can be hard for a family to hear for several reasons but you should be proud that you had the courage to tell them. \'a0Once they realize how brave you were and how much you need their support they will co... | "I'm sorry your family had such an upsetting response to your news.Maybe eventually they will come around to greater acceptance of you. \'a0 If this was the first time they heard this fact about your sexuality, the information may have overwhelmed them.It is up to the family members now to realize they handled their re... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "It sounds like your family responded out of fear! \'a0They may need some time to digest the information. \'a0This can be hard for a family to hear for several reasons but you should be proud that you had the courage to tell them. \'a0Once they realize how brave you were and how much you need their support they will co... | "There are a lot of ways one could go about handling this kind of conflict. It is hard to know which way might be advisable if we don't know quite why they would yell (or, why would they care who you choose to sleep and/or partner with to begin with?)However, it is of utmost important that you accept yourself as bisexu... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "It's most important that you accept yourself and surround yourself with a group of friends who are kind to you and love you. Family hearing news of any kind for the first time if they are an anxious type of character, will always be tough to digest. Time is important to let it all settle in and also making sure you're... | "That has to be incredibly difficult because you were very vulnerable and open about what you were feeling and I imagine the response was very hurtful.Here are a couple of things to do right now:Practice giving yourself some love. Bring your awareness to the room around you and some of the positive energy within you. A... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "It's most important that you accept yourself and surround yourself with a group of friends who are kind to you and love you. Family hearing news of any kind for the first time if they are an anxious type of character, will always be tough to digest. Time is important to let it all settle in and also making sure you're... | "I'm sorry your family had such an upsetting response to your news.Maybe eventually they will come around to greater acceptance of you. \'a0 If this was the first time they heard this fact about your sexuality, the information may have overwhelmed them.It is up to the family members now to realize they handled their re... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "It's most important that you accept yourself and surround yourself with a group of friends who are kind to you and love you. Family hearing news of any kind for the first time if they are an anxious type of character, will always be tough to digest. Time is important to let it all settle in and also making sure you're... | "There are a lot of ways one could go about handling this kind of conflict. It is hard to know which way might be advisable if we don't know quite why they would yell (or, why would they care who you choose to sleep and/or partner with to begin with?)However, it is of utmost important that you accept yourself as bisexu... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "That has to be incredibly difficult because you were very vulnerable and open about what you were feeling and I imagine the response was very hurtful.Here are a couple of things to do right now:Practice giving yourself some love. Bring your awareness to the room around you and some of the positive energy within you. A... | "I'm sorry your family had such an upsetting response to your news.Maybe eventually they will come around to greater acceptance of you. \'a0 If this was the first time they heard this fact about your sexuality, the information may have overwhelmed them.It is up to the family members now to realize they handled their re... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "That has to be incredibly difficult because you were very vulnerable and open about what you were feeling and I imagine the response was very hurtful.Here are a couple of things to do right now:Practice giving yourself some love. Bring your awareness to the room around you and some of the positive energy within you. A... | "There are a lot of ways one could go about handling this kind of conflict. It is hard to know which way might be advisable if we don't know quite why they would yell (or, why would they care who you choose to sleep and/or partner with to begin with?)However, it is of utmost important that you accept yourself as bisexu... |
What can I do about my family not accepting me as bisexual?"After I told them they yelled at me." | "I'm sorry your family had such an upsetting response to your news.Maybe eventually they will come around to greater acceptance of you. \'a0 If this was the first time they heard this fact about your sexuality, the information may have overwhelmed them.It is up to the family members now to realize they handled their re... | "There are a lot of ways one could go about handling this kind of conflict. It is hard to know which way might be advisable if we don't know quite why they would yell (or, why would they care who you choose to sleep and/or partner with to begin with?)However, it is of utmost important that you accept yourself as bisexu... |
Is it wrong that I don't love or even like my sister?"I don\'t love my sister. I would never wish her harm but if I could I would wish for us not to be related. Is this cruel? Why must blood mean we have to be friends? Am I being unreasonable and is there a way to fix this? I do care about her like I do every human bei... | "Hi. My guess is there's a lot of deep history here that I don't know about. Have you felt hurt by your sister in the past, or are you just 'different people'? It's a common feeling people have about siblings; that they're very different and they wouldn't choose them as friends, but most people stay connected to family... | "No one can force emotions. \'a0 Its fine to not love your sister.You may make some discoveries about yourself and your relationship with your sister by studying the reasons for why you're not close.Usually this has something to do with how the parents positioned the kids. \'a0Some parents obviously favor one child ove... |
My sister and my husband had an affair"It was over years ago but the pain has resurfaced again now because I have started seeing her Facebook posts about how great her life is. I feel so angry. How can I handle this?" | "What is going on in your life that brings up more sensitivity to the affair?The best way of handling your hurt is by noticing your own feelings and the current circumstances that increase your sense of pain.Concentrate on your own life and making your life the best it can be.", | "First thing that you must realize is that most people only post the ""best parts"" of their lives on Facebook, some people even go so far as to make their lives seem better or more interesting and post mostly false views of their life. Facebook is watered down, candied version of our life, you put on there only what y... |
My sister and my husband had an affair"It was over years ago but the pain has resurfaced again now because I have started seeing her Facebook posts about how great her life is. I feel so angry. How can I handle this?" | "First thing that you must realize is that most people only post the ""best parts"" of their lives on Facebook, some people even go so far as to make their lives seem better or more interesting and post mostly false views of their life. Facebook is watered down, candied version of our life, you put on there only what y... | "A mediated safe talk session between. You and your sister.Then, you and your husband have a mediated safe talk. \'a0So both hear what you feel in the respective relationships.\'a0Possibly the last step is a mediated \'a0safe talk with sister, husband and youcoversation, in the future.", |
My sister and my husband had an affair"It was over years ago but the pain has resurfaced again now because I have started seeing her Facebook posts about how great her life is. I feel so angry. How can I handle this?" | "First thing that you must realize is that most people only post the ""best parts"" of their lives on Facebook, some people even go so far as to make their lives seem better or more interesting and post mostly false views of their life. Facebook is watered down, candied version of our life, you put on there only what y... | "Affairs and infidelity are tough areas to address. The power of the affair comes from the feeling of injustice that seems to have happened to you. The struggle I notice people have is with the forgiveness. Forgiveness is something that is asked of you from your partner but also you have the power to give. I assume you... |
My sister and my husband had an affair"It was over years ago but the pain has resurfaced again now because I have started seeing her Facebook posts about how great her life is. I feel so angry. How can I handle this?" | "What is going on in your life that brings up more sensitivity to the affair?The best way of handling your hurt is by noticing your own feelings and the current circumstances that increase your sense of pain.Concentrate on your own life and making your life the best it can be.", | "A mediated safe talk session between. You and your sister.Then, you and your husband have a mediated safe talk. \'a0So both hear what you feel in the respective relationships.\'a0Possibly the last step is a mediated \'a0safe talk with sister, husband and youcoversation, in the future.", |
My sister and my husband had an affair"It was over years ago but the pain has resurfaced again now because I have started seeing her Facebook posts about how great her life is. I feel so angry. How can I handle this?" | "What is going on in your life that brings up more sensitivity to the affair?The best way of handling your hurt is by noticing your own feelings and the current circumstances that increase your sense of pain.Concentrate on your own life and making your life the best it can be.", | "Affairs and infidelity are tough areas to address. The power of the affair comes from the feeling of injustice that seems to have happened to you. The struggle I notice people have is with the forgiveness. Forgiveness is something that is asked of you from your partner but also you have the power to give. I assume you... |
My sister and my husband had an affair"It was over years ago but the pain has resurfaced again now because I have started seeing her Facebook posts about how great her life is. I feel so angry. How can I handle this?" | "A mediated safe talk session between. You and your sister.Then, you and your husband have a mediated safe talk. \'a0So both hear what you feel in the respective relationships.\'a0Possibly the last step is a mediated \'a0safe talk with sister, husband and youcoversation, in the future.", | "Affairs and infidelity are tough areas to address. The power of the affair comes from the feeling of injustice that seems to have happened to you. The struggle I notice people have is with the forgiveness. Forgiveness is something that is asked of you from your partner but also you have the power to give. I assume you... |
I'm scared to tell my family that I'm bisexual"My parents seem okay with other sexualities but normally they only talk about being gay. When they do talk about bisexuality they say things like \'they'll do anything\' or things that make me very uncomfortable because I am bisexual. I don't know if I am ready to come out... | "Coming out to family members can cause a lot of anxiety. However, \'a0although I cannot promise what their reaction will be, the benefit is that you will no longer have to hide who you are. Perhaps researching or getting information on bisexuality can help your family understand what it truly is to be bisexual. Many t... | "Perhaps you are not ready to come out to your parents.\'a0 Often times\'a0our readiness is not dependent on what others' will say or how they\'a0react.\'a0But more so dependent on\'a0how emotionally prepared we are to deal with others' reactions.\'a0 It\'a0may be\'a0beneficial for you\'a0to play out each possible\'a0s... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "What a great question! Marriage (or any long-term committed romantic relationship) is never easy. Ups & downs, doubts and fights are a part of it just\'a0the same as the wonderful, tender, blissful moments of connection. Recognizing that hardships are normal and something to work through is a big part of the healthy a... | "A resource I think is helpful to learn more about ""what makes a good marriage"" and steps toward doing so is Dr. John Gottman's book: ""Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.""\'a0Dr. Gottman is a leader in this field and has done extensive studies with couples to determine what behaviors are key in making a marr... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "What a great question! Marriage (or any long-term committed romantic relationship) is never easy. Ups & downs, doubts and fights are a part of it just\'a0the same as the wonderful, tender, blissful moments of connection. Recognizing that hardships are normal and something to work through is a big part of the healthy a... | "It's surprising how many folks talk too much on the subject;It's the same three things that make all relationships work:HonestyTrustRespect(in that order)Most folks fall down on the first :) (*coughcough* THERAPISTS!\'a0 Heh heh heh...)", |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "What a great question! Marriage (or any long-term committed romantic relationship) is never easy. Ups & downs, doubts and fights are a part of it just\'a0the same as the wonderful, tender, blissful moments of connection. Recognizing that hardships are normal and something to work through is a big part of the healthy a... | "Thank you for your question.\'a0 A good Marriage is one that takes hard work and commitment.\'a0 Being in a good marriage does not always mean good times because let's face it; we are dealing with 2 unique individuals with differences.\'a0 A good spouse or partner knows to be patient and accepting.\'a0 Knowing each ot... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "What a great question! Marriage (or any long-term committed romantic relationship) is never easy. Ups & downs, doubts and fights are a part of it just\'a0the same as the wonderful, tender, blissful moments of connection. Recognizing that hardships are normal and something to work through is a big part of the healthy a... | "In addition to suggesting this great read from 2016 (but feels timeless): |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "What a great question! Marriage (or any long-term committed romantic relationship) is never easy. Ups & downs, doubts and fights are a part of it just\'a0the same as the wonderful, tender, blissful moments of connection. Recognizing that hardships are normal and something to work through is a big part of the healthy a... | "In my mind, a healthy marriage has two participants, meaning both people participate equally in the intimate connection of marriage. An unequal participation comes in many forms, such as one person checking out of conversations when it becomes emotional, or speaking over and for each other in these conversations. Coup... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "What a great question! Marriage (or any long-term committed romantic relationship) is never easy. Ups & downs, doubts and fights are a part of it just\'a0the same as the wonderful, tender, blissful moments of connection. Recognizing that hardships are normal and something to work through is a big part of the healthy a... | "I appreciate your question.The answer of what makes a ""good marriage"" are as varied as there are marriages.Basically, similarity, like mindedness in beliefs and values, makes a good marriage.\'a0The best chance of getting along with someone on a longterm basis is when two people see life and the world in similar way... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "What a great question! Marriage (or any long-term committed romantic relationship) is never easy. Ups & downs, doubts and fights are a part of it just\'a0the same as the wonderful, tender, blissful moments of connection. Recognizing that hardships are normal and something to work through is a big part of the healthy a... | "This answer varies based on you relationship. However, I do believe their are some basic fundamental areas that are beneficial for a healthy marriage:1.) Effective Communication2.) Trust3.) Love/Passion4.) Loyalty.\'a05.) Unconditional Positive Regard.\'a0Everyone has their favorite qualities they feel best fit a marr... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "A resource I think is helpful to learn more about ""what makes a good marriage"" and steps toward doing so is Dr. John Gottman's book: ""Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.""\'a0Dr. Gottman is a leader in this field and has done extensive studies with couples to determine what behaviors are key in making a marr... | "It's surprising how many folks talk too much on the subject;It's the same three things that make all relationships work:HonestyTrustRespect(in that order)Most folks fall down on the first :) (*coughcough* THERAPISTS!\'a0 Heh heh heh...)", |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "A resource I think is helpful to learn more about ""what makes a good marriage"" and steps toward doing so is Dr. John Gottman's book: ""Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.""\'a0Dr. Gottman is a leader in this field and has done extensive studies with couples to determine what behaviors are key in making a marr... | "Thank you for your question.\'a0 A good Marriage is one that takes hard work and commitment.\'a0 Being in a good marriage does not always mean good times because let's face it; we are dealing with 2 unique individuals with differences.\'a0 A good spouse or partner knows to be patient and accepting.\'a0 Knowing each ot... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "A resource I think is helpful to learn more about ""what makes a good marriage"" and steps toward doing so is Dr. John Gottman's book: ""Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.""\'a0Dr. Gottman is a leader in this field and has done extensive studies with couples to determine what behaviors are key in making a marr... | "In addition to suggesting this great read from 2016 (but feels timeless): |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "A resource I think is helpful to learn more about ""what makes a good marriage"" and steps toward doing so is Dr. John Gottman's book: ""Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.""\'a0Dr. Gottman is a leader in this field and has done extensive studies with couples to determine what behaviors are key in making a marr... | "In my mind, a healthy marriage has two participants, meaning both people participate equally in the intimate connection of marriage. An unequal participation comes in many forms, such as one person checking out of conversations when it becomes emotional, or speaking over and for each other in these conversations. Coup... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "A resource I think is helpful to learn more about ""what makes a good marriage"" and steps toward doing so is Dr. John Gottman's book: ""Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.""\'a0Dr. Gottman is a leader in this field and has done extensive studies with couples to determine what behaviors are key in making a marr... | "I appreciate your question.The answer of what makes a ""good marriage"" are as varied as there are marriages.Basically, similarity, like mindedness in beliefs and values, makes a good marriage.\'a0The best chance of getting along with someone on a longterm basis is when two people see life and the world in similar way... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "A resource I think is helpful to learn more about ""what makes a good marriage"" and steps toward doing so is Dr. John Gottman's book: ""Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.""\'a0Dr. Gottman is a leader in this field and has done extensive studies with couples to determine what behaviors are key in making a marr... | "This answer varies based on you relationship. However, I do believe their are some basic fundamental areas that are beneficial for a healthy marriage:1.) Effective Communication2.) Trust3.) Love/Passion4.) Loyalty.\'a05.) Unconditional Positive Regard.\'a0Everyone has their favorite qualities they feel best fit a marr... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "It's surprising how many folks talk too much on the subject;It's the same three things that make all relationships work:HonestyTrustRespect(in that order)Most folks fall down on the first :) (*coughcough* THERAPISTS!\'a0 Heh heh heh...)", | "Thank you for your question.\'a0 A good Marriage is one that takes hard work and commitment.\'a0 Being in a good marriage does not always mean good times because let's face it; we are dealing with 2 unique individuals with differences.\'a0 A good spouse or partner knows to be patient and accepting.\'a0 Knowing each ot... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "It's surprising how many folks talk too much on the subject;It's the same three things that make all relationships work:HonestyTrustRespect(in that order)Most folks fall down on the first :) (*coughcough* THERAPISTS!\'a0 Heh heh heh...)", | "In addition to suggesting this great read from 2016 (but feels timeless): |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "It's surprising how many folks talk too much on the subject;It's the same three things that make all relationships work:HonestyTrustRespect(in that order)Most folks fall down on the first :) (*coughcough* THERAPISTS!\'a0 Heh heh heh...)", | "In my mind, a healthy marriage has two participants, meaning both people participate equally in the intimate connection of marriage. An unequal participation comes in many forms, such as one person checking out of conversations when it becomes emotional, or speaking over and for each other in these conversations. Coup... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "It's surprising how many folks talk too much on the subject;It's the same three things that make all relationships work:HonestyTrustRespect(in that order)Most folks fall down on the first :) (*coughcough* THERAPISTS!\'a0 Heh heh heh...)", | "I appreciate your question.The answer of what makes a ""good marriage"" are as varied as there are marriages.Basically, similarity, like mindedness in beliefs and values, makes a good marriage.\'a0The best chance of getting along with someone on a longterm basis is when two people see life and the world in similar way... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "It's surprising how many folks talk too much on the subject;It's the same three things that make all relationships work:HonestyTrustRespect(in that order)Most folks fall down on the first :) (*coughcough* THERAPISTS!\'a0 Heh heh heh...)", | "This answer varies based on you relationship. However, I do believe their are some basic fundamental areas that are beneficial for a healthy marriage:1.) Effective Communication2.) Trust3.) Love/Passion4.) Loyalty.\'a05.) Unconditional Positive Regard.\'a0Everyone has their favorite qualities they feel best fit a marr... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "Thank you for your question.\'a0 A good Marriage is one that takes hard work and commitment.\'a0 Being in a good marriage does not always mean good times because let's face it; we are dealing with 2 unique individuals with differences.\'a0 A good spouse or partner knows to be patient and accepting.\'a0 Knowing each ot... | "In addition to suggesting this great read from 2016 (but feels timeless): |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "Thank you for your question.\'a0 A good Marriage is one that takes hard work and commitment.\'a0 Being in a good marriage does not always mean good times because let's face it; we are dealing with 2 unique individuals with differences.\'a0 A good spouse or partner knows to be patient and accepting.\'a0 Knowing each ot... | "In my mind, a healthy marriage has two participants, meaning both people participate equally in the intimate connection of marriage. An unequal participation comes in many forms, such as one person checking out of conversations when it becomes emotional, or speaking over and for each other in these conversations. Coup... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "Thank you for your question.\'a0 A good Marriage is one that takes hard work and commitment.\'a0 Being in a good marriage does not always mean good times because let's face it; we are dealing with 2 unique individuals with differences.\'a0 A good spouse or partner knows to be patient and accepting.\'a0 Knowing each ot... | "I appreciate your question.The answer of what makes a ""good marriage"" are as varied as there are marriages.Basically, similarity, like mindedness in beliefs and values, makes a good marriage.\'a0The best chance of getting along with someone on a longterm basis is when two people see life and the world in similar way... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "Thank you for your question.\'a0 A good Marriage is one that takes hard work and commitment.\'a0 Being in a good marriage does not always mean good times because let's face it; we are dealing with 2 unique individuals with differences.\'a0 A good spouse or partner knows to be patient and accepting.\'a0 Knowing each ot... | "This answer varies based on you relationship. However, I do believe their are some basic fundamental areas that are beneficial for a healthy marriage:1.) Effective Communication2.) Trust3.) Love/Passion4.) Loyalty.\'a05.) Unconditional Positive Regard.\'a0Everyone has their favorite qualities they feel best fit a marr... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "In my mind, a healthy marriage has two participants, meaning both people participate equally in the intimate connection of marriage. An unequal participation comes in many forms, such as one person checking out of conversations when it becomes emotional, or speaking over and for each other in these conversations. Coup... | "In addition to suggesting this great read from 2016 (but feels timeless): |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "I appreciate your question.The answer of what makes a ""good marriage"" are as varied as there are marriages.Basically, similarity, like mindedness in beliefs and values, makes a good marriage.\'a0The best chance of getting along with someone on a longterm basis is when two people see life and the world in similar way... | "In addition to suggesting this great read from 2016 (but feels timeless): |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "In addition to suggesting this great read from 2016 (but feels timeless): | "This answer varies based on you relationship. However, I do believe their are some basic fundamental areas that are beneficial for a healthy marriage:1.) Effective Communication2.) Trust3.) Love/Passion4.) Loyalty.\'a05.) Unconditional Positive Regard.\'a0Everyone has their favorite qualities they feel best fit a marr... |
What makes a good marriage?What makes a healthy marriage last? | "I appreciate your question.The answer of what makes a ""good marriage"" are as varied as there are marriages.Basically, similarity, like mindedness in beliefs and values, makes a good marriage.\'a0The best chance of getting along with someone on a longterm basis is when two people see life and the world in similar way... | "In my mind, a healthy marriage has two participants, meaning both people participate equally in the intimate connection of marriage. An unequal participation comes in many forms, such as one person checking out of conversations when it becomes emotional, or speaking over and for each other in these conversations. Coup... |
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