Jacqueline Jackson

How To Manage an Unhealthy Relationship with Your Parent

How To Manage an Unhealthy Relationship with Your Parent

Many people have difficult, unhealthy, or toxic parental relationships. For a variety of reasons, including cultural beliefs, personal values, or societal pressure, you may think that you have no choice but to deal with it, even if that means you suffer. You may feel guilty for not doing more for them or obligated to do whatever your parent asks of you. Take a moment to reflect on what your parent does for you now that you’re an adult. So many of us are raised to believe that we have to obey our parents without question. But as we reach adulthood, the relationship needs to be more balanced so you can protect and grow your own emotional wellness.

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Why Don’t My Relationships Last?

Why Don’t My Relationships Last?

It’s so common for people to have a string of relationships that don’t last. There’s a disconnect between you and your partner, even in the beginning when fostering the relationship, it gets cut short because of that disconnect. What’s going on? Is it that you’re not compatible or are needs not being met?

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How to Improve Intimacy in Your Relationship

How to Improve Intimacy in Your Relationship

You know how the story goes: you meet someone, you have butterflies in your stomach, you fall in love, and the passion and chemistry is undeniable. As time goes on, your bond grows deeper and stronger, but as you become more comfortable with each other, the romance and passion die down and your relationship turns more into a friendship. The lust and intimacy fizzles. Even though you love your partner, you miss the romance and passion. How do you rekindle that spark? Is it even possible to have comfort, trust, and romance? 

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