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How To Become Free

Margaret — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:10:19 +0000

How To Become Free?

By Dr. Margaret Paul April 19, 2021

Do you want to feel free?

I used to think that to become free you had to practice like a samurai warrior, but now I understand that you have to practice like a devoted mother of a newborn child. . . . → Read More: How To Become Free

“How Do I Ask For What I Need?”

Margaret — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 22:50:18 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul November 30, 2020

Have you often wondered how to ask for what you want in a way that is not experienced as demanding or needy?

In a healthy, loving relationship, partners ask each other for what they need, and generally receive a caring response. But sometimes this can . . . → Read More: “How Do I Ask For What I Need?”

“Is My Need For Attention Reasonable or Needy?”

Margaret — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:16:28 +0000

Have you ever wondered if your desire to share time with a partner is coming from need or neediness?

Sometimes it’s a challenge to know what are reasonable relationship needs and when we are being needy.

Klarese is asking this important question:

“I am currently dating a wonderful person who I care . . . → Read More: “Is My Need For Attention Reasonable or Needy?”

Challenges of The Dating Scene

Margaret — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:45:01 +0000

Dating provides many opportunities to learn and grow. Discover some of what you can learn that will be very valuable for you. Franklin writes:

“I am a 68 year old male who was married for 27 years and now divorced 15 years. I have fallen in love with a woman after only three months . . . → Read More: Challenges of The Dating Scene

Are You Emotionally Dependent?

Margaret — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:42:59 +0000

Discover the difference between needs coming from emotional dependency and authentic needs that we have within a relationship.

Every few weeks I do a free webinar. People can listen on their computers or on the phone; they can write in asking questions or they can ask me directly on the phone. Here is . . . → Read More: Are You Emotionally Dependent?

“I Just Want to be Understood.”

Margaret — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:53:02 +0000

“Seek first to understand and then to be understood.” – Stephen Covey

How often have you heard yourself say:

“I just want someone to understand me.” “I just want to be heard.” “I feel invisible.” “I just want to be seen.”

I know what it feels like to not be understood, heard, or seen, . . . → Read More: “I Just Want to be Understood.”

Needs vs. Neediness

Margaret — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:20:43 +0000

Have you wondered about the difference between legitimate needs and neediness? . . . → Read More: Needs vs. Neediness

“Why Are My Partners Always Needy?”

Margaret — Sat, 29 May 2010 20:50:16 +0000

If you have the experience of always meeting needy or controlling people, it is likely because you are also needy and controlling and don't realize it. . . . → Read More: “Why Are My Partners Always Needy?”