By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. October 18, 2016

Has having patience been a challenge for you? Discover an underlying cause of impatience.

Some people seem to be naturally patient. I’m not one of those people. I think I was born impatient.

I have spent a lot of time cultivating having patience and trying to . . . → Read More: Do You Have Patience?

By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. October 10, 2016

Do you feel ready to leave your relationship but wonder whether or not this is the right time to call it quits?

Many of my clients struggle with knowing when it’s the right time to end a relationship.

Mary asked me:

“I married my first boyfriend . . . → Read More: Relationships: When Is It Okay To Call It Quits?

By Dr. Margaret Paul [ 7 Hit(s) ] August 29, 2016

Learning how to trust again is a process, not an event, and it take both inner and relationship work.

    I received the following question about how to trust again: “My husband and I remarried after we both got divorced and went . . . → Read More: How To Trust Again

Have you found it hard to stay open in the face of conflict? Does your wounded self quickly take over, and your conflict resolution skills disappear?

Allison asked me the following question:

“I practice Inner Bonding when I feel I need it. I basically feel connected and when something is going on I . . . → Read More: Staying Connected As A Loving Adult In The Face Of Conflict

Like anything worth learning, developing the habit of loving takes practice. As you practice Inner Bonding, your brain develops the habit of loving.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle

All of us develop habits as we are growing up. Some of the . . . → Read More: Developing The Habit Of Loving

 By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. June 20, 2016

Do you find that nothing really excites you or holds much meaning for you? Does your life lack aliveness, passion and purpose?

Vera sought out counseling with me because her doctor advised her to discover the emotional causes of her chronic fatigue. Vera, a successful . . . → Read More: Does Your Life Feel Alive And Meaningful?