When Communications Hurt

We all know that sometimes a fight doesn't end with the words of forgiveness. Sometimes past hurts linger in the back of our mind, and without us really thinking about it, we fling those hurts back into the fight that happens the next day, week, or … [Read more...]

Boost Self-Esteem by Stopping Intimidation

If you have low self-esteem, chances are you’ve been the victim of intimidation at some point - it may have only been once, but by someone really important to you. In that case, your quest for healthy self-esteem should at least touch on dealing with … [Read more...]

Is Intimidation Causing Your Low Self-Esteem?

Intimidation can drastically lower self-esteem because it spreads the message the you deserve to be taken advantage of and/or treated with less respect than you deserve. Our natural inclination to believe what people say about us makes you … [Read more...]

How to do Marital Fighting Without Anger

Marital fighting is part of married life. Couples who fight are happier - it is well-known. Long-term unhappiness and distrust are at the heart of couples who bury their problems down deep, afraid of the intimacy that fighting requires. However, it … [Read more...]

What’s Better This Valentine’s Day – Chocolate or Peace? You Can Have Both!

© Lela Lee This Valentine season, you will have (or give) diamonds, nice red roses, a fancy evening and bittersweet chocolate. With the exception of the diamonds, all the rest can be forgotten in a week. Which is the most important gift that … [Read more...]