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Listen or Give Advice? How to determine which way to respond to your partner or friend
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Sometimes our partner, friend, or family member might share a stressful story, discuss their daily struggle, or express concerns about a topic…. But you have no idea what response might be the proper one. How do you know what they need during a chat, whether it’s just a willing an ear to listen or to give constructive advice? This is no simple task…no matter if it is for friendships or intimate relationships. Read More→
Advice to Stop Critical Thinking:Live Without Beating Yourself Up
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Summer’s on its way and for San Diego that means it’s a time for beaches, barbeques, and fun in the sun! Many of us find ourselves making healthy decisions like switching to water instead of drinking soda, exercising a couple more times a week, or resisting the urge to eat that second sliver of cake while others sometimes make unhealthy–potentially dangerous–choices in a rush effort to shed those lingering holiday pounds: skipping meals, crash dieting, or running on the treadmill until being on the verge of collapse. Body image is important to most everybody–a fact that is felt even more so in a city known for having beautiful people. Read More→
Advice for Affairs: Quick Tips to Build Trust after infidelity
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It may have all started with a flirt, a simple flirt. This harmless friendship crossed the line; flirtatious text messages, anticipation for the next contact, or simply a shoulder to cry on when things weren’t going right in your relationship. The friendship started off innocent, but after one too many drinks, you two ended up hooking up. This “one time mistake” or “long term affair” was hidden, pushed aside, or buried under lies because you knew you were wrong and didn’t want to lose your partner. As you attempt to keep your relationship connected with your partner, reality hit full speed ahead and your partner found out.
Rebuilding the trust and facing the consequences of your actions may feel never-ending. Hang tight, it doesn’t have to be like this forever. Keep in mind that it will be like this for now. Simply because the relationship is in a tragic storm, it doesn’t mean that it won’t make it through to sunlight again. Read More→
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