“One of her greatest fears is that her partner will change after she leaves and someone else will reap the reward of her effort. She...

It is healthy to receive attention and admiration from others as well as to give it. Sometimes in the beginning of a relationship, we...

Another seductive highway for controlling relationships is fear of being alone . This road is well traveled by many men and women,...

Another internalized predator stems from the cultural imbalance of valuing masculine over feminine , which creates conscious and...

What gets us to accept blame that is inappropriate? For many, it’s not so much agreement with the blame as fear of “Abandonment” . This...

The strengths which attract people to this avenue are “Unselfishness ” and “Care for Others” . However, controllers warp these values...

“Gentleness of nature is not a virtue but a defect unless it is accompanied by the tenacity of will.  Along with the sweetness there must...

I've selected the word seduction because many times we are not completely aware of what we’re choosing in life. A definition for seduce...

This question underscores the reality that there is confusion and ambivalence about women's roles and behavior. Women have often been...

Relationships without trust are like cars without wheels! They don't go very well! Trust issues often have more to do with ourselves...

Any person who is in the middle of controlling relationship can benefit from someone objectively and respectfully talking to them about...

Insight comes slowly, like the careful stringing of pearls.   A jewel, a knot, another jewel, another knot.  It’s an insanely difficult...