Affairs/ Cheating
There are many reasons a person may have an affair in a marriage. They can have low self-esteem, sexual addiction, deep emotional deprivation, or just a plain sense of entitlement. Whatever the reason for the affair, the impact is degrading and traumatic. No one gets married expecting to suffer from such emotional betrayal. So, when it occurs you ask the question, “How could this happen to me?” There are many social reasons that an affair might occur in a marriage: a change i
Self Love
Self love is caring about yourself. This is not being self-absorbed. It’s careful attention to the mind, body, and spiritual needs. It’s about caring for yourself with a healthy diet, proper rest, social activities, and the ability to make effective choices in your life. It is especially never placing your life in an unhealthy social situation. Self love is about self regard and self esteem. It’s about being your own best friend. It’s defining who you are and developing your
Sexual Healing
Sexual healing can be used to connect when you are in love or it can be used to avoid love. You might find yourself being sexual just for the lust of it. Healthy sexuality suggests creating emotional intimacy, which is sharing the deepest thoughts and feelings from your heart. When you’re in a loving relationship you define the ways to express your feelings through your heart, mind, and soul. You are prepared to take full responsibility for your actions and relate to your par
How’s Your Relationship with Yourself?
You need to get yourself together so that you can be in a healthy relationship with others. This requires working on your own issues such as your fears, vulnerabilities, and past hurts. Getting involved with other people to make you feel good won’t resolve your issues. This is often referred to as “entitlement syndrome”. This is expecting others to rescue you from your unfinished business. You need to get rid of your entitlement agenda. Here’s an exercise that you may wish to
