by Christy Aloisio | Feb 19, 2016 | Affairs, Marital Therapy
I hope I did not lose too many readers after reading the title. Trust me; I know if you are in marital crisis at the moment, there is no part of you that is “thankful.” The pain can be so deep and all consuming, it is hard to ever imagine a time or place in your life... by Nancy | Oct 10, 2015 | Codependent, Communication, Marriage, Relationships, Uncategorized
I cannot tell you how many times I have helped folks who have difficulties having boundaries to develop better ones, only to have their spouses get super reactive to those new boundaries by screaming about how “he/she has taken to giving me... by Nancy | Jul 22, 2015 | Codependent, Relationships, Uncategorized
I ran across a really good quote today that spoke to me. Louie Giglio said “Whenever you say yes to something, there is less of you for something else. Make sure your yes is worth the less.” In today’s culture of go, go, go and don’t let any... by Nancy | Jun 9, 2015 | Abandonment, Differentiation, Uncategorized
Abandonment issues are so common. You don’t have to have been left on the doorstep of an orphanage to know what abandonment feels like. In fact, you can have two very loving, wonderful parents and still be vexed by the painful effects of abandonment. The... by Christy Aloisio | Apr 16, 2015 | Codependent
Do you suffer from the doormat syndrome? Getting asked that question may feel like a slap in the face; especially if it is true. It is not easy to hear that we are a doormat, that we let people walk all over us, and that people take advantage of us. Even though it can...