How To Stop Obsessing Over Someone
Barrie Davenport
March 20, 2019
We can define obsession as a “persistent, disturbing preoccupation” with something or — in this case — someone. It’s one thing to find
Relationships
Your relationships with your spouse, partner, children, family, friends, and colleagues are so critical to your happiness and success in life. Learn healthy communication and conflict resolution strategies and how to best nurture your relationships to help them thrive. You’ll also find articles to help you understand emotional abuse and unhealthy relationship dynamics.
Relationship Articles
10 Of The Best Ways To Be More Assertive
Barrie Davenport
April 26, 2015
Do you struggle with ways to be more assertive? You’re not alone. Here are three quick stories you might relate to about people
How To Forgive Someone And Let Go Of Anger
Barrie Davenport
December 31, 2018
If someone has done something to hurt you– whether it was intentional or not — do you find it easy to offer forgiveness
119 Of The Best Compliments You Can Offer Someone
Barrie Davenport
December 5, 2018
Giving a good compliment is one of the quickest ways to make someone else feel good and to feel better yourself. If you
Why People Are So Mean And How To Deal With Them
Barrie Davenport
March 21, 2019
You’ve been waiting in line for half an hour at a theme park when a group of girlfriends cuts in line in front
100 Ways To Show Your Love To Her
Barrie Davenport
March 10, 2011
“Compliment what she does. Send her roses just because. If it’s violins she loves, let them play. Dedicate her favorite song, and hold
Why You Must Walk Through A Firestorm Of Pain To Discover Yourself
Barrie Davenport
June 27, 2013
A guest post by Diana Baur Several years back, I went through a spiritual, emotional and physical crisis of a proportion I had
How To Get Over A Breakup Like A Grown-Up
Barrie Davenport
July 22, 2016
It’s like the air has been punched out of you. Even if you saw it coming. Even if you initiated it. Breaking up
Relationship Compatibility Test: Are Your Personalities A Love Match?
Barrie Davenport
February 26, 2019
Have you ever taken a relationship compatibility test? Maybe you ran across one online and wondered, “How could any test tell me whether
INFJ Relationships: 8 Reasons They Are Extraordinary And Powerful
Barrie Davenport
September 21, 2015
I’ve always been fascinated by the Myers Briggs personality types, and I frequently use the type assessment in my work as a coach
9 Tips To Build The Skill Of Reading People
Barrie Davenport
December 18, 2018
We all know that reading people is a skill many of us have — maybe even you. Have you ever met someone new and
Unhappy Marriage: How To Decide Whether To Stay Or Go
Barrie Davenport
March 24, 2015
You roll over in bed in the morning and look at the person lying next to you. Is this the person you thought
Want Great Sex? Use Your Brain
Barrie Davenport
July 27, 2011
Love is the answer, but while you are waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty good questions. ~Woody Allen (Editor’s Note: I
10 Ways You May Be Fooling Yourself (and the Unpleasant Consequences)
Barrie Davenport
September 30, 2012
One of the best and worst things that can ever happen to you occurs the day you wake up and smell the coffee.
Self-Love That Lasts A Lifetime
Barrie Davenport
February 12, 2012
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.” ~Oscar Wilde Is February 14 a happy or a sad occasion for you?
What Is A Platonic Relationship? And How To Have Platonic Friends
Barrie Davenport
March 25, 2019
What does it mean to have a platonic relationship with someone? And what does platonic mean, anyway? In Plato’s Symposium, guests at a
13 Heartbreaking Signs Of A Toxic Relationship
Barrie Davenport
April 10, 2018
You’d almost prefer to be punched in the gut. At least you’d know what you were dealing with. At least you wouldn’t constantly
5 Ways Your Abusive Relationship Impacts Your Children
Aradhana Pandey
January 24, 2017
I remember him, that little boy with curly hair. He’d sit quietly in class, fiddling with his fingers all the time. One day,
55 Of The Best First Date Questions To Ignite Great Conversation
Barrie Davenport
December 7, 2018
You’re going on a first date, and you want everything to go like a dream. You also want to learn as much as
How A “Dancing With The Stars” Producer Is Empowering Women
Barrie Davenport
May 16, 2013
I recently received a lovely email from Sarah Moshman, a reality television producer whose credits include Dancing with the Stars and Rachael vs.
99 Of The Best Ways To Show Your Love To Your Husband
Barrie Davenport
August 29, 2018
Want some ideas on showing love to your husband? When you begin a new romantic relationship, it is easy to show your partner how
7 Key Steps In Taking A Break In A Relationship
Barrie Davenport
October 11, 2019
If you’re thinking of taking a break in a relationship, you’re probably dreading the conversation that has to happen first. Maybe you’ve reached
5 Random Acts of Kindness
Barrie Davenport
August 26, 2011
Would you like to do something nice for someone you love this weekend? I’d like to do something nice for you — if
Do You Expose Yourself to Everyone? How to Reclaim Your Emotional Dignity
Barrie Davenport
October 5, 2010
Here’s a scenario that might sound familiar. You have a problem or worry. Maybe you are angry at your spouse, or you’ve done
The Insidious Poison of Disengagement In Your Relationships
Barrie Davenport
February 10, 2012
“The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are.” ~Stephen
Self-Awareness: What Is It And Why Do You Need To Seek It ?
Barrie Davenport
July 15, 2013
“Awareness is the greatest agent for change.” ~Eckhart Tolle Self-awareness is one of those terms you hear thrown around a lot in the
Am I In Love? 15 Undeniable Signs You Are
Barrie Davenport
January 6, 2019
Someone has been on your mind an awful lot lately. And you’re wondering, “Am I in love?” Sure, maybe you have the physical
99 Ways to Feel Good About Yourself Right Now
Barrie Davenport
October 23, 2011
Isn’t it sad how much time we spend putting ourselves down? If we had a nickel for every time we felt inferior, stupid,
20 Signs Of Fake Friends And How To Deal With Them
Barrie Davenport
July 19, 2017
Do the friends in your life fill you up and inspire you to be your best self? Do you feel comfortable, authentic, and
30 Love Quotes To Light Your Flame
Barrie Davenport
February 12, 2014
If I were to ask you what’s most important in your life, I’m sure you’d say your relationships. The people you love. Your
Journal Your Way To More Love And Intimacy
Barrie Davenport
June 4, 2018
Has your marriage or love relationship started to go south? Maybe the spark has started to dim. Maybe you’re not communicating the way
How To Rekindle Your Relationship And Fall In Love Again
Barrie Davenport
April 4, 2014
Stop reading for a moment, and think back to the first few weeks after you met your spouse or love partner. Actually, try
14 Signs It May Be Time To End A Relationship
Barrie Davenport
December 9, 2019
You’ve done everything you know to do to save your relationship, but you feel it slipping away each day. You can only control
Is It Time To Let Go Of Someone You Love? It Is If You See These 10 Signs
Barrie Davenport
September 15, 2018
Are you a relationship person? I am and have always tried to prioritize my personal connections with others. In fact, I’d say having
The 4 Essential Ingredients For Healthy Relationships
Barrie Davenport
March 2, 2011
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” ~Carl Jung Editor’s Note: This is a guest post
18 Ideas For Dealing With Difficult Family and Friends
Barrie Davenport
June 15, 2014
Dealing with difficult people has been one of my biggest life’s lessons. A few years ago, my world was filled with unhealthy relationships
5 Signs Of Controlling Parents (And 5 Ways To Deal With Them)
Barrie Davenport
November 1, 2019
If you grew up with controlling parents, you know how exhausting it can be. Nothing you do is good enough. Every decision you
9 Ways To Get Over Unrequited Love
Barrie Davenport
May 23, 2019
Do you know the signs of unrequited love? Have you been seeing them and feeling the worst effects of a one-sided relationship? Maybe
The Amish: Lessons in Authentic Grace and Simplicity
Barrie Davenport
September 29, 2010
“Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free, ‘Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,