Not every connection that you try to build is going to work out and that’s completely normal. But how do you break up with someone kindly but firmly? This can prove to be a more difficult task than it seems because when ending a relationship, all parties are losing something and must be present together in a moment of grief. Letting go of someone you care about or love can be hard. Because someone is being broken up with, they may feel rejected, which can be painful and difficult to process. At times all parti[...]
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Do you feel like you are giving too much in your relationship? Do you feel like you are being used or even worse are you so exhausted from giving that you are completely drained of your energy? If so, then you may be in a relationship with a taker. A taker is someone who engages in relationships conditionally. This means that relationships with a taker or user require your efforts, time, planning, and often money in order for the relationship to be maintained. Takers tend not to offer an element that is necessar[...]
Rejection sucks! I know I’m not alone when I say this. When someone says they don’t want you for whatever reason, it just hurts. And although much of my career as a coach is dedicated to helping people handle rejection better, I have been on the wrong end of the rejection stick many times in my life. When you’re rejected it can create havoc with your self-esteem, paint your mind with feelings of shame, and make you feel like you’ll never be able to achieve your dreams. Maybe the worst part is t[...]
There’s no question that as long as there’s been love and romance there’s been those who will take advantage of another’s heart in an attempt to scam them. These romance scams occur when someone adopts a fake or partially fake identity or persona to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer then uses this illusion of a romantic relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. It’s an unfortunate aspect of the dating landscape that’s sadly not only prevalent today, but with the advent o[...]