Posts by Chris Cambas
What Will You Do When Your Partner Stonewalls You?
You can call it the silent treatment, being frozen out, or stonewalling. It’s what happens in romantic relationships or workplace settings when someone refuses to discuss important issues. They tune you out, give you one-word answers, walk away, or change the subject. It can be especially frustrating and distressing when it happens with someone you…
Read More10 Tips for Taming Your Ego
Are you having challenges in your relationships because of your ego? Would you know it if you were? Possibly not! Your ego could be in charge without you even realizing it. There are two basic types of ego issues: 1. The arrogant ego2. The overly sensitive and easily wounded ego Neither is attractive, and both…
Read MoreHow to Recognize Emotional Abuse in Your Relationship
Does your partner emotionally abuse you? Emotional abuse can be subtle and difficult to recognize. But this type of abuse can erode your feelings of self-worth and chip away at the happiness you deserve. How can you recognize the signs of abuse so you can take steps to protect yourself? Threatening Behavior An abusive person…
Read MoreAre You in a Toxic Relationship? Beware of These Signs
You may long to be in a relationship, but not all relationships are created equal. Some relationships cause more grief than they’re worth. While being alone can be a bit of a downer, it can be preferable to being in a toxic relationship. Ask yourself if your relationship is enhancing your life or making it…
Read More13 Ways to Romance Your Partner in a Digital Age
Dating apps and social media have changed the way love looks, but romance is still alive. Think of technology as giving you more opportunities to let your partner know how much you appreciate them. Today, you can enjoy the convenience of digital communications and rediscover the beauty of more traditional courtship methods. Consider these ideas…
Read MoreHow Fit Are You in Your Relationship?
Physical fitness is the key to the success of famous athletes. Their physical fitness begins with a desire to be not only better than the next athlete, but to also be the best at what they do. This mindset enables them to prepare their mind as well as their bodies for success. Being mentally ready…
Read MoreThe Emotional Bank Account for Couples Action Plan
Dr. John Gottman coined the term ‘emotional bank account’ as it relates to couples. Dr. Gottman believes that couples who ‘turn toward’ each other, rather than away from each other, are building an emotional savings account. He refers to the ‘little things that couples do for each other as deposits in the emotional bank account.…
Read MoreLife Balance Action Plan
It can be helpful to reminisce and reflect on your relationship to strengthen and reinforce your connection. Storytelling is a great way to do this, but you may also want to write your responses in a journal and then discuss things from both perspectives. Sit down together as a couple and answer one or two…
Read MoreTop Secrets to Healing After Betrayal
There’s just no way around it: betrayals hurt. Whether you’ve been betrayed by a partner or a friend, it’s difficult to recover. The good news is, however, that there are things you can do to help speed up your recovery so you can move on with your life and even start looking forward to a…
Read MoreTop 10 Signs You’re Marrying the Right Person
It’s not possible to know for certain that you’re marrying the right person for you. But, there are many signs that tell you that you’re marrying the wrong person. Most romantic relationships are easy and fun in the short term, but reality always comes to roost after some time has passed. Long-term relationships are challenging…
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