A beginning point for healthy relationships is truthfulness. Relationships can succeed as participants have no hard hidden agendas, but are committed to authenticity. In other words, what you see is…
Continue readingDr. C is joined by Dr. Kerry McAvoy, author of Love You More. She clearly describes some primary signs to watch for as you determine the level of toxicity in…
Continue readingIt’s well established that narcissists have a high need for control, which also means they need you to become acquiescent and subordinate. They can be relentless is the pursuit of…
Continue readingThe longer you engage with narcissists, the more they illustrate how internally conflicted they are. But instead of using healthy introspection, they turn outward as they try to make you…
Continue readingIs it ever reasonable to experience and express anger? Yes. There are plenty of imperfections in your world that generate visceral reactions, making it impossible to maintain perpetual calmness. But…
Continue readingDr. Ingrid Clayton joins Dr. C in discussing her own history of trauma and abuse and how it has impacted her. She is a talented therapist who specializes in trauma…
Continue readingFor relationships to grow and thrive, a generous amount of freedom is necessary. Or to say it backwards, when relationships are grounded in authoritarianism, insistence upon conformity, threats, duty and…
Continue readingIf you are a healthy person, you know you are a work in progress. You seek input. You contemplate insights. You embrace accountability. Dr. Les Carter reminds you that such…
Continue readingIf you had to choose the most important trait for relationship success, there are many possibilities to select from, but none is more essential than trust. Or to say it…
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