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July 12, 2017

Tipping Points and Breaking Points: The Moment You Know You Must End an Abusive Relationship

If you’re the victim of a narcissist, borderline, psychopath or other abusive personality, you probably understand how toxic and dysfunctional your relationships is, but still can’t transition into ending the relationship and walking away. It’s not unusual and there are many reasons for this. While abuse isn’t a gender issue, as both sexes perpetrate at […]

Filed Under: Abuse, Abusive relationships, Borderline Personality Disorder, Divorce, Gender differences, Gender Issues, Healing, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Personality Disorders, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse

January 16, 2009

The Real Reason Your Wife Doesn’t Want to Work

You’ve used logic, reason, ultimatums, bargaining and begging to no avail. Your wife still won’t go back to work even though the kids are in school full-time. You may ask yourself why she spent time and money on an education only to unempower herself by becoming financially dependent upon you. It’s a valid question. Being […]

Filed Under: Gender differences, Marriage, Moved From Old Website, Relationships Tagged With: dependency, hostile dependency, marriage, men and women, Psychology, relationships

January 15, 2009

Why Your Wife’s Excuses for Not Working Are Lame

When you met your wife was she passionate about her work? Did she tell you that she wanted a family and a career? Was it exciting and interesting to talk with her about your individual and mutual goals? Then, you had a child. She was just going to take a little time off until he […]

Filed Under: Gender differences, Marriage, Moved From Old Website, Relationships Tagged With: marriage, men and women, overscheduled child, relationships, resentment, stress, working

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