by Monika Hoyt | Jan 23, 2018 | Assertiveness, Deal Breakers, Empowerment
Are you often unhappy in your relationship, but feel confused about whether it’s just you, or if there is something truly amiss? Do you feel unclear about your bottom lines? Do you question whether or not you should stay in the relationship? If so, you may be dealing...
by Monika Hoyt | Jan 6, 2018 | emotional manipulation
Have you ever wondered how somebody got you to do something you didn’t really want to do? Or why you ended up in a situation that you didn’t feel you chose? If you frequently feel this way around your partner, then you may want to consider whether or not...
by Monika Hoyt | Dec 9, 2017 | Holiday Relationship Stress
I don’t know about you, but I have to be careful during the holidays to avoid the pressure to uphold expectations of idyllic holiday experiences for my various family members. I love baking and listening to Christmas music, and have always associated the holidays with...
by Monika Hoyt | Dec 2, 2017 | Defensiveness
Do you feel bad if somebody gives you less-than-positive feedback? Do you automatically deny, resist, deflect, or counter with arguments? If so, this is blocking growth in your relationships. Don’t worry, defensiveness comes from a place of survival. You’re probably...
by Monika Hoyt | Nov 25, 2017 | how to surrender in relationships
Have you ever grappled with the concept of surrendering in love? Theoretically it sounds blissful doesn’t it? Especially in the beginning of a relationship, it feels good to give way to something bigger than us. But if you’ve ever had lots of conflict in your...
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