Dr. Margaret Paul » emotions

Are You Emotionally Present or Emotionally Disconnected?

Margaret — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:29:29 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul August 23, 2021

Do you move toward your feelings so you can learn from them, or do you move away from them with your various addictions?

Our society does not foster emotional presence and mindfulness. In fact, we offer a myriad of addictions to avoid feeling our . . . → Read More: Are You Emotionally Present or Emotionally Disconnected?

The Vast Difference Between Aloneness and Loneliness

Margaret — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:33:13 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul July 19, 2021

Have you ever been around people, yet felt both alone and lonely? Have you ever been alone, yet didn’t feel lonely?

Often, when I ask my clients what they feel, it’s obvious to me that they are confused between loneliness and aloneness.

Aloneness

Aloneness is . . . → Read More: The Vast Difference Between Aloneness and Loneliness

What Should I Do With My Painful Feelings?”

Margaret — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:51:10 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul June 21, 2021

Do you have a hard time knowing what your pain is about and what to do with your painful feelings?

Jane asks: Like so many others, I am disconnected from my feelings much of the time. When I do experience my feelings, I typically do . . . → Read More: What Should I Do With My Painful Feelings?”

Why Can’t I Forgive Myself For My Mistakes?

Margaret — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:08:04 +0000

Do you judge yourself for the past? Discover why and what to do about it.

Brianna wrote to me, asking:

“I am having a difficult time forgiving myself of past mistakes and it feels like it haunts me every morning and I get bogged down in swirling thoughts which only holds me back . . . → Read More: Why Can’t I Forgive Myself For My Mistakes?

Where Did The Passion Go?

Margaret — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:56:04 +0000

Do you love your partner but find that the intensity and intimacy have become muted? Discover why.

Patti asked the following question in one of my webinars on sexuality:

I am now going out with the man of my dreams. I have wanted to be in relationship with him for so long. We . . . → Read More: Where Did The Passion Go?

Inspirational Video: The Gift of Tears

Margaret — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:48:15 +0000

We cannot shut down our pain without also shutting down our love and joy. Watching this 1 minute movie, “The Gift of Tears,” will inspire you to keep your heart open to all feelings.

Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is a best-selling author of 8 books, relationship expert, and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding® . . . → Read More: Inspirational Video: The Gift of Tears

“I Don’t Know How To Give Her What She Wants From Me.”

Margaret — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:50:52 +0000

Do you sometimes feel like you try to give your partner the connection he or she wants and can’t figure out how?

I was having a Skype session with Andrea and Lawrence. Married for 18 years with two teen-age children, their marriage was strained. When I asked Lawrence how things were going between . . . → Read More: “I Don’t Know How To Give Her What She Wants From Me.”