Shedding Toxic Relationships

In my most recent therapy session, I was working through painful problems in a close friendship. The breakdown in the relationship as to do with money. I’ve found that an abundance of money can be both a blessing and a curse—in that there seems to be a culture with some people I’m close to that

17 Oct, 2013
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The “I Message” vs. the “You Message”

Psychologists often advise that when telling someone how you feel, it’s important to use an “I message” rather than a “You message.” This is especially important if you’re expressing something the other person would interpret as negative. For example, if you feel upset by something a friend has said, instead of saying “You made me

1 Aug, 2013
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