Healthy and effective communication is key to happy relationships. I teach interpersonal communication and conflict resolution classes and I know the positive impact communication can have. But what about the relationships that just refuse to improve? That no matter how many communication skills are learned, progress just isn’t made? Some relationships are so entrenched in destructive […]
Signs of a Destructive Relationship: Not Respecting Boundaries
Anyone who has read my blog for very long, knows that I think healthy boundaries are critical to a happy relationship. But, what if your partner won’t respect your boundaries? What if you asked for what you need, and your boundary is ignored, dismissed or worse, judged sinful or wrong? What do you do then? […]