3 powerful steps that will finally release the roots of bitterness in your relationship!
I had been working with a couple on the concept of making amends and offering one another sincere apologies for ways in which they have hurt one another. He stated truthfully that he was not ready to offer an apology that was genuine because he still was not getting what he wanted and needed in this marriage. After further discussion, both people were able to see they have some deep roots of resentment and bitterness towards one another that they were not willing and able to release yet.
5 ways to help you embrace Valentine's Day with grace and ease.
It’s coming, like it does every year ~ Valentine’s Day. A day that leaves some singles singin’ the blues while others go about their day pretending like it doesn’t even exist. It’s a day that some relish and others despise. All in all it, Valentine’s Day sets the expectation that your relationship status defines who you are. I would encourage you to be mindful that you are not defined by your relationship status, it's certainly not your identity.
Get the real story about forgiveness and how it can allow you to heal and let go of your ex.
We've all heard about how important it is to forgive. This might be a lesson that your parents or religious and spiritual leaders taught you when you were a young child. In most people's minds, "forgiveness" is something kind and beneficial. It is also expected. As great as forgiveness is, few people genuinely do it.
Just as you can't judge a film by one scene, you can't judge a person by one hurtful thing he does.
Perhaps we've all had an intimate partner who has said or done things to us that seem simply unforgivable. Can you remember a circumstance where you spoke hurtful or hateful words, and later recognized that you did not really mean them? The context of your life affected the content of what you said. Maybe you were tired, afraid, angry, stressed, or feeling hurt. In that moment you just had to defend yourself, get some space, work through anxiety, or vent some frustration.
YourTango Experts explore forgiveness in relationships and how it makes us happy.
If what we really want from our relationship is love and connection then becoming proficient in the language and practice of forgiveness is crucial to our well-being and the longevity of our love. Holding a grudge, being critical and shaming—no matter how justified we feel—is not going to bring us the warm, loving connection we desire. Three YourTango Experts dive into the concept of forgiveness in relationships: what it looks like, what it's not, why it's important and how to start doing it.
Forgiving your spouse isn't always easy, but holding onto a grudge can destroy your marriage.
Forgiving your spouse for a past hurt isn't always easy. But holding on to a grudge can corrode and eventually destroy your marriage. How can you learn to forgive? Writer Elizabeth Harper searches for her own answer.
Forgiveness isn't easy, but it's necessary for a successful marriage. Here's how to do it.
Forgiveness is a process that takes work and time. It's not an invitation to be treated poorly or a sign of weakness—forgiving someone takes a lot of strength. Here are eight ways to help release resentment toward your spouse.
The classic film "Love Story" taught us about saying sorry to loved ones and more.
In light of the recent death of Erich Segal, the former Yale classics professor who wrote both the novel and screenplay of "Love Story," we compiled the love lessons we took from the 1970 film. "Love means never having to say you're sorry" and more.
Letting go of ex-boyfriend baggage can free your arms for an upgrade.
Karen Salmansohn author of "The Law of Attraction Really Begins with the Law of Subtraction" has us thinking we should try forgiving more readily after a painful break-up.
Tila Tequila doesn't know if she'll forgive Shawne Merriman. Based on this pic, how about no.
Tila Tequila doesn't know if she'll forgive Shawne Merriman. Based on this pic, how about no. Visit YourTango's Celebrity Love for the story, and the photo.
Forgetting isn't enough, for you or for him. Why it's important to forgive.
More often than not clients wanting to improve their relationship skills at some point had to realize the importance of personal and interpersonal forgiveness to their well-being and overall happiness. The truth is that all of us have transgressed or acted in a way that brought about a negative impact on our self or someone else. So from this perspective, none of us is without the need for forgiveness, and each of us will encounter the opportunity to grant forgiveness. With that in mind, here are some important benefits associated with practicing forgiveness.
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