Relationship Advice: Resolving Conflict When Someone Is Closed

By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. April 04, 2016

Learn how to resolve conflict when your partner or another person isn’t available for mutual conflict resolution.

Loving relationships create a safe arena in which to resolve conflict. In the safe arena, both people are open to learning about themselves and each other, and as they caringly . . . → Read More: Relationship Advice: Resolving Conflict When Someone Is Closed

You Want A Relationship, But Are You Emotionally Unavailable?

By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. March 28, 2016

Do you keep attracting emotionally unavailable people or are you stuck in a relationship with an emotionally unavailable person?

Do you believe that you are fully available for a relationship and that you have just not met the right person? Or, do you find yourself in love . . . → Read More: You Want A Relationship, But Are You Emotionally Unavailable?

When You Are Being Nice, Are You Loving Or Controlling?

By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. March 21, 2016

There can be a big difference in intent between being nice and being loving. Being nice might be manipulative, while being loving means being authentic.

Our society has long trained children to be “nice.” Being nice might mean:

Telling white lies so as not to hurt . . . → Read More: When You Are Being Nice, Are You Loving Or Controlling?

Controlling Behavior: Are Your Eyes On Your Partner’s Plate?

By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. March 14, 2016

It is often tempting to tell others what to do, especially when it is obvious that they are not taking care of themselves. Discover why this usually backfires and what to do instead.

Shelly and Brad, married for 7 years, consulted with me because Shelly was unhappy . . . → Read More: Controlling Behavior: Are Your Eyes On Your Partner’s Plate?

Superheroes vs. Underminers: Are You Supporting Your Personal Power?

By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. February 29, 2016

Are there people in your life and wounded parts of yourself who want to limit you from being in your personal power?

How many of you had the experience growing up of being told in various ways to not claim your personal power and instead limit yourselves . . . → Read More: Superheroes vs. Underminers: Are You Supporting Your Personal Power?

The Aftermath of a Relationship with a Narcissist

By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. February 22, 2016

Have you been in love with a narcissist? Are you now going through pain and confusion as a result of the relationship ending?

Have you been in a relationship with a narcissist? Many people are very vulnerable to getting into a relationship with a narcissist because . . . → Read More: The Aftermath of a Relationship with a Narcissist