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How to Overcome Shame? Become a Ruthless De-Shamifyer!
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How to Overcome Shame? Become a Ruthless De-Shamifyer!

Most people have experienced shame as part of their upbringing in some way or another. It’s a commonly used tool to control children or fit adults into societal standards. The enduring emotional suffering from this practice however can be significant. So how can you overcome shame? You must become a ruthless de-shamifyer in your daily…

Sexual Consent – and How to Ask for It

Sexual Consent – and How to Ask for It

So you’re past your first few dates and are considering getting to the physical stage. Before you make a move though, it’s a good idea to have a conversation about sexual consent with your potential partner. What Exactly Is Consent, Anyway? Sexual consent is the agreement and explicit permission between two (or more) people to…

Setting Boundaries in Relationships – Learn to Say NO

Setting Boundaries in Relationships – Learn to Say NO

Being empowered in your relationship relies on three keys: managing relationship dependency, gaining emotional maturity, and setting boundaries – which means learning to say NO. In short:  sharing your boundaries – as well as eliciting and respecting your partner’s – will give each of you greater emotional independence, intimacy, and sustainability. Learn to Say No – First Steps The…

How to Be Emotionally Mature in Relationships
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How to Be Emotionally Mature in Relationships

It takes maturity to stop being dependent and empower yourself in a relationship. But you may be surprised to hear that the skill of how to be emotionally mature in relationships actually can be learned. Here are the most important practices you apply today to achieve emotional maturity and have better, more intimate and profound…

Goodbye Relationship Dependency, Hello Empowerment
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Goodbye Relationship Dependency, Hello Empowerment

Do you feel overly dependent on your partner, or that they are too dependent on you? Finding the right balance between relationship dependency while maintaining your individuality is important. An imbalance in dependency can be a real burden in a relationship and take a toll on intimacy. Creating a relationship with healthy interdependence requires each…

How To Balance Individuation and Attachment in Relationships

How To Balance Individuation and Attachment in Relationships

Striking a balance between individuation and attachment in relationships is one of the most difficult parts of being with another person. Facing the dual pulls of that intimate connection with your partner while being true to yourself and your personal development is a huge challenge. To better navigate these two seemingly opposing forces, it’s helpful…