8 Mega Warning Signs to Look Out for in Dating and Relationships

Men and women alike have a predisposition to overlook some key behavioral patterns of their new partner. When the relationship takes on a sour note comes the sad remark ‘Had I only known…’ but it’s already too late, what should have been prevented happened already. Psychotherapists reveal that in most of their counseling sessions with [...]

How to Cope with Emotional Abuse

Emotional or physical abuse is an all too frequent occurrence for many children and women. Surveys indicate that as many as a fifth of all women are verbally abused at some time during their marriage, and at least 10% of them are abused on a regular basis. When raging, some men will use [...]

Something I Said-If You’re An Abuser, Stop

Something I Said If You’re An Abuser, Stop Dwight Hobbes MN Spokesman-Recorder If you’re in a relationship and are abusing that person, stop. It isn’t easy, but it is that simple. Cut it out. Leave. Let them go. Whichever it takes. We’ll assume, for the sake of argument, you’re not one of the cowardly [...]

Teen Dating Violence

Teens are frequently verbally, physically, and sexually abused in their dating relationships in attempts by their partners to gain power and maintain control.  The victims sometimes cannot recognize the abuse because the examples from their homes, peers, and the media have been abusive as well, and they think it is normal behavior.   At [...]

What is Self-respect and How Does it Relate to Self-esteem?

The terms “self-esteem” and “self-respect” may seem at first glance very similar, if not exactly the same. But they are indeed very different things and have very different consequences, especially when cultivated at a young age. Psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and other experts for years have encouraged parents and teachers to cultivate self-esteem in kids. [...]