Archive for June, 2010
Marriage commitment: long haul or short run?
What does commitment in marriage meant to you? Many comedians have joked about commitment, saying things like, “If you want to be married, you need to be committed…to a mental institution, that is.”
Why is commitment to a marriage so difficult these days? I blame it on the fast food industry. Read the rest of this entry »
Michelle recommends:
Bob Grant and Mimi Tanner are two relationship experts I admire. I am familiar with their material first hand and it is top notch! Check out this page of programs and e-books I recommend: Cool resources
Got a question? Ask Michelle anything
…about relationships, that is…I will begin regular calls for Ask Michelle Anything on July 6. I will have a general topic about which I will present some interesting and valuable information to help you in your quest to improve your relationships. The topic for the first call is about Dating Readiness.
For more details and to sign up for the call in information click here.
Get ready to pick my brain on July 6. I plan to alternate the calls on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Jealousy Destroys Self-Confidence: Jealous Partner Can Wear You Down
Are you under the thumb of a jealous partner? Jealousy, while a normal emotion that everyone feels to a small or large degree at some time in his or her life, can also be damaging if the feelings lead to destructive or controlling behaviors.
Jealous partners can be both male and female. They try to control their love interest (you) Read the rest of this entry »
Jealousy destroys relationships: is yours at risk?
Have you had a lot of short-term relationships that ended because of your jealous behavior? When you have ended these relationships, do you tell yourself that the next one would be different? Do you believe that finding the right partner will get rid of any jealous feelings you may Read the rest of this entry »
Jealousy: Normal or Unhealthy Emotion?
Are you in a relationship in which your partner is jealous? Are you the jealous one? How do you know if what you are experiencing is normal or unhealthy? Jealousy is a normal, unpleasant emotion that everyone has experienced to one degree or another. When is it within the normal range and when is it over the top? Read the rest of this entry »