Signs of a Good FriendUnhealthy Friendships - Why Do We Keep Them?
Here's a quick test to see whether your current relationships are healthy or unhealthy. If they're unhealthy and you're having a hard time letting them go, here's why that may be happening. Why We Blame Others
Often we'll blame others for our hurt feelings when really it all has to do with what beliefs we've added to the event. Jealousy - How To Deal With It
Jealousy can be an ugly emotion because it can ruin what should be a happy celebration. By realizing where it’s coming from you can turn the situation around and learn a lot about yourself.{back to top}
Relationships In General
Negative People in GeneralHow To Deal With Negative People
Negative people. They can just completely suck the life out of you. But, how do you stop it? Here are 10 strategies on how to deal with negative people.Are You Willing To Build Your Self Confidence By Avoiding Gossip?How To Deal With People Who Put You DownHow to Have Confidence When Dealing With Aggressive PeopleWhat Do You Do If You Think A Co-worker Is Taking Advantage Of You?Negative People - Blamers
Always To Blame, Always My Fault
How to deal with the negative person that makes you feel like everything is always your fault.How To Deal With A Negative Person - Case Study - this case study deals with the situation where someone claims your work as your own. When you try to defend yourself, they viciously attack back. Tips and suggestions on how to deal with this situation.What To Do When Blamers Make Negative Comments About OthersGetting Along With Others
How To Stop Needing ApprovalDo you feel like you just don't fit in anywhere?
Here are 5 tips on what to do when you feel like an outsider.Conversation Starters - How To Make It Really EasyWhy Do Good Things Happen to Negative People?
If you've ever read any positive thinking books, they tell us that if we think positive thoughts good things will come to us. So, why do good things happen to negative people too?Are You Spreading Relationship Myths?
Are you supportive of your friends by saying, "you're too good for them anyway". If you do, you may be guilty of spreading relationship myths.{back to top}
Reader Asked Questions
I thought I'd share a few of the questions I've received lately and the answers I provided. Being Too Needy {back to top}
Additional Resources
Relationship With Self - This web site is all about learning how to have a better relationship with yourself. Part of that is learning how to improve your communications skills with others and this web site provides some tips and techniques on how to accomplish this. Effective Communication - this is a good web site on developing effective communication skills. It mostly deals with body language but it also touches on public speaking and written communication skills.
Body Language Expert - Want to know what your body language says about you to others? Be sure to check out this web site for some valuable and interesting information on not only being aware of your body language but also how to use it to your advantage.
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Confidence with relationships can sound like an impossibility sometimes. I have a friend who says, "Situations aren't difficult, people are difficult". And, it's true on one level. Sometimes, it seems like it would be a whole lot easier if we didn't have to deal with anyone but ourselves.