Feb 10

Do I accept that this is how theyll be forever

Some behaviors are unacceptable. Some people are unacceptable. Just what should you accept and what should you do when you can't? Emotional abuse has a tendency to make you feel completely powerless, unable to make such decisions.

43m 26s

Jan 29

When its impossible to get away from all the toxic behavior

Some relationships end but continue leaving destruction in their wake. Some don't end and you suffer through the daily drip-feeding of emotionally abusive behaviors until you lose your sanity. When there's no way away from all the toxicity, what can you do?

44m 41s

Jan 14

Dont call them what they really are, it will work against you

Calling a duck a duck makes sense. But this logic works against you in the emotionally abusive relationship. Calling out an abusive person for who they are might just turn the whole thing around on you.

32m 22s

Sep 2016

EP #047 Overcoming An Abusive Relationship

Nothing is more damaging to your confidence and self-esteem than being in an emotionally abusive relationship. So often you make excuses for their behavior, think that it is your fault or feel that you can change their ways. In this episode I offer practical techniques so that yo ... Show More

17m 34s

Jul 2021

The best kind of relationship is the one where you can be yourself

Romantic relationships can create some of the most complex emotional challenges in your life. From heartful to heartache, from elated to deflated, relationships bring us through a roller coaster of emotions until we are either fulfilled or completely drained. It doesn't have to b ... Show More

1h 26m

Nov 2021

8 Signs It's Time to End the Relationship - 12 Week Relationships Podcast #8

Ending a relationship is a hard call to make. However, staying in an unhealthy or toxic relationship can have serious effects on your mental and physical health. While you may consider fighting for your relationship, if you recognize any of these red flags, Pye and Dr. Glen agree ... Show More

35m 36s

Jan 2021

13. "Settling": The word that destroys great relationships

Every worry you're "settling" if you stay with your partner? You're not alone: this thought process isn't your fault and it has good reason for being there-- but there are a ton of ways it isn't helpful when looking at relationships, especially for someone that struggles with rel ... Show More

39m 27s

Jun 2016

5 Signs You Are Dating a Toxic Person

Arguments in relationships are unavoidable. But if the guy you’re dating is more interested in winning them than solving the underlying problem together, chances are good he’s a toxic person. In this episode of LOVE Life, I’m laying out 5 distinct signs that the man you’re dating ... Show More

6m 26s

Sep 2021

#263 - Love Language Quiz

What is your love language? What’s your partner’s? If you don’t know, you may be accidentally hurting each other’s feelings, creating disconnection, and stoking resentment without even realizing it. Understanding love languages — and acting accordingly — can change everything in ... Show More

1h 1m

Aug 2023

Episode 27: Relationships Part 1

Relationships are not easy, and they are not always painful or difficult either. In this episode I talk about how something’s that we hear and see can really mess up our ideas about what a ‘perfect relationship’ is and what can we expect from a long-term relationship.

1h 3m

Jul 2023

68: How to know if you're in a toxic relationship

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">I often add the disclaimer to relationship anxiety content to disregard my insight if you're in a toxic or abusive relationship. But that begs the question for many: how does one know that the relationship they are in is toxic or abusive? In thi ... Show More

47m 51s

Jul 2023

#358 - Communication Skills: Reacting Versus Responding

We've all been there: Your partner says something that just inflames you, and you say something you regret later. Or you instinctively defend yourself and withdraw when things get tense, rather than leaning into a healthy and productive courageous conversation. We all know that ... Show More

54m 48s

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