I once read an interesting quote that said “Being single doesn’t always mean that you are available, it simply means do not disturb.” I find it amazing that in today’s society a great deal of emphasis is placed on marriage and commitment. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I don’t agree with a lifestyle … Read more
If you have doubts about your relationship, or if it is already circling the drain, think about these 4 “secrets”. They will help you to find and maintain a happy relationship. Then put them into action in your own situation. You might suddenly start looking at your relationship in a whole new way. 1. Be … Read more
Why do certain people or situations trigger an emotional response in us? Maybe a work colleague is aggressive towards us and we react either by leaving the room or sitting frozen to the spot. The answer lies in our unexpressed emotions. In childhood if our needs weren’t met, for example, a parent subdued our anger … Read more
It isn’t always easy to know when you have actually forgiven someone, especially when it is someone close to you and the emotions run deep and the relationship is complicated. God commands you to forgive, if you want to be forgiven by him (Matthew 6:14-15), so it is important to know how to identify when … Read more
The cause of Christian codependency is misunderstanding what God wants us to do and be in relationships. Codependents struggle with relationships with their spouses, parents, siblings, children, and friends. Some of these people have addictions to alcohol, drugs, sex, work, gambling or other things. They can also be people with difficult personalities, dependencies, mental illness, … Read more
Jealousy happens when your partner (specifically women) are having personality issues within. A jealous behavior is sometimes due to the fact that a person lacks self-esteem or self-confidence making her feel insecure to others behavior. Sometimes, there is nothing to worry about but because that emotion is surging deep inside, a person can’t help but … Read more