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Successfully avoiding toxic relationships isn't just about noticing red flags. According to life coach Dr. Susan Biali, you'll protect yourself more effectively by noticing - and changing - what you usually do with those red flag observations. Read More
Thank You...it's not that we
Thank You...it's not that we haven't heard this before, but some of us need to be reminded...
Perfect timing
Thank you for posting this article when you did. I am beginning a relationship with a friend and keep feeling like I'm more invested in this than he is. People have also warned me that he is a fickle guy. I've wanted to talk to him just to make sure that we're on the same page, but was afraid of offending him or coming off as too "touchy feely." Right before I read this I was thinking perhaps my expectations are too high and he will eventually come around. But now I think I'll ask him if he is as serious about being with me as I am about him.
Exactly
Susan--This is a concept that I explore with clients on a regular basis. What I so appreciated about your article was the reminder that clients aren't the only ones who struggle with this. :) I'm a huge proponent of cultivating and honoring our instincts--which is a scary, scary thing to do. Thanks for the resource!
Thank you, Ann!
Hi Ann, so glad you liked it, it sounds like your clients are lucky people. The more I learn to trust my instincts, the more confident I feel about safely and succesfully navigating life. Gut feelings are just such a blessing, and the best part is we all have free access to our own instincts! But sometimes it does take a professional or mentor to train us to check in with our guts and help us to trust ourselves more.
Healthy Relationships
Susan,
In the past, I have continued relationships with people far longer than I should have. I kept telling myself, "These people are obviously hurting and somebody needs to show them love. If I don't befriend them, spend time with them, and set a good example for them, who will?" Then I came to realize that life is too short to attempt to nurture friendships that aren't healthy for me. There are other ways to show people love without letting them be so involved in your day-to-day life. It was a hard lesson for me to learn, mostly because for a while I felt like I wasn't as loving a person, but in the end I am much happier and able to focus on the healthy relationships I do have.
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