I’m Neat, He’s Messy–What Can I Do?

Is your partner’s messiness driving you crazy? Discover how to resolve this issue in your relationship.


When we meet and fall in love with someone, we often don’t think about what might seem like minor differences, which can later turn into major conflicts. One of these differences that frequently occurs with my clients is neatness vs. messiness.

Vanessa, in one of our Skype sessions, said:

“I’m a naturally neat person and my husband, Derek, is very messy. I’m constantly picking up after him and I hate it. I’ve talked to him about it, letting him know that neatness is very important to me and that I feel crabby and overwhelmed when things are messy, but nothing changes. It makes me feel very uncared about, and I don’t know what to do.” Continue reading I’m Neat, He’s Messy–What Can I Do?

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Stop Escalating Conflict!

Do you get into fights that turn ugly as the conflict escalates? Discover how to stop doing this.


A participant in one of my webinars asked: “Is there any way to resolve conflict if you have two ‘escalating’ personalities trying to solve a problem? In other words, how do you resolve conflict between two very strong willed, always-right personalities, who tend to escalate with every attempt at solving conflict?”

There is a hard and fast rule about resolving conflict that most people find hard to remember: You cannot resolve conflict unless both people are open to learning.

As long as each person is trying to be right, win, or at least not lose, no new learning can take place. Conflict resolves when new learning occurs due to both people being open to learning about themselves and each other. Continue reading Stop Escalating Conflict!

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Inspirational Video: Remember to Ask…

There is a question you can ask throughout the day that connects you with your spiritual Guidance and becomes the guiding light of your life. Watch this 1 minute movie, “Remember to Ask…” and start asking this question!

Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is a best-selling author of 8 books, relationship expert, and co-creator of . . . → Read More: Inspirational Video: Remember to Ask…

“I’m Consumed With My Ex.”

Discover why you might be obsessing about an ex and how to stop.


“How do I stop allowing my ex to consume my thoughts?” asks Tammy.

“Is your ex consuming your thoughts, or are you consumed with your ex?” I ask.

“What’s the difference?” Tammy asks.

“The difference is that you are asking the question in such as way as to indicate that your ex is doing something, i.e. somehow consuming your thoughts. But is your ex really doing something, or are you choosing to be consumed with thoughts of your ex?”

“Oh…No, my ex isn’t doing anything. I just can’t stop thinking about him. How do I stop thinking about him?” Continue reading “I’m Consumed With My Ex.”

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Are You Abandoning Yourself?

Do you believe that feelings of abandonment are coming from others abandoning you – or do they come from self-abandonment?


When we think about abandonment, we generally think about being left by someone. But abandonment is about leaving someone we are responsible for – a child or an old or sick person who cannot take care of themselves and whom we have agreed to take care of.

As a healthy adult, another adult can leave you, but they cannot abandon you, since they likely have not agreed to be responsible for you.

It might seem strange to you, but, as a healthy adult, when you feel abandoned by someone, it is not actually about them. It is about having abandoned yourself.

Most people don’t think about how they abandon themselves because they don’t recognize that they are responsible for themselves – physically, emotionally, spiritually, financially, relationally and organizationally. Continue reading Are You Abandoning Yourself?

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Inspirational Video: Embracing Our Light

Do you know what connects you with your spiritual guidance? Watching this 1 minute movie, “Embracing Our Light” will guide you toward connection!

Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is a best-selling author of 8 books, relationship expert, and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding® process – featured on Oprah, and recommended by actress Lindsay Wagner . . . → Read More: Inspirational Video: Embracing Our Light