“I am canceling my subscription to adulthood!” Spouse…kids…family…friends…work…house…car…bills…business, etc. The list goes on an on. You are rockstar so you usually manage well, but are there ever times when you notice that you are unusually irritable, exhausted, unfocused, avoidant? These are signs that you may be approaching or experiencing burnout.

The mother in-law/spouse battle seems cliché, right? After all, you love your partner’s mother and feel like she is already a part of your family, and I’m sure she feels the same. Well watch out! Marrying your partner may open the door to unforeseen issues with your new mom.

I experience many people in my practice and personal life who have struggled with having their apologies heard by those they are in relationships with. More often than not, when I explore why the apologies are ineffective, it is because the apology is focused on the apologizer instead of the victim. And yes. I use the word victim because that is the word that describes the person who has been hurt by your behavior and/or words. 

The Importance of Liking the One You Love

Boundaries= mutual safety, security, and trust in relationships!