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The Online Dating Game acceptance attitude awareness change creating healthy relationships dating dating game divorce emotions encouragement getting out hope inspiration loneliness love meeting people new beginnings online dating positive thinking relationships Jul 14, 2015

By: Karen McMahon


Recently single again, I have watched my reluctance to get back into the dating game.  In examining my resistance, limited beliefs and fears as they came up, I realized how many of us go through similar struggles.  I plan to share parts of my journey with you in the hopes of ope...

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Creating Intentional Relationships - What do I want and why? creating healthy relationships dating healthy relationships meeting people relationships setting intentions Feb 16, 2014

By Lisa Brick

Once divorce is settled, life has become more predictable, and you are feeling ready to open yourself up to meeting new people the next step is often asking yourself what you want now, why you want it, and how you can intentionally create it?

Something is missing though, something i...

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I love you, please change! acceptance control forgiveness peace relationships resistance Jul 28, 2013

By Karen McMahon


 

Accepting how people show up in our relationships

One of the most liberating action steps that we can take in ALL our relationships is to accept others as they are.  It is the first step to living in peace with our ex, teenagers, mother, etc.

EVEN if that person is hurtful, ...

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How Can I Trust Without Getting Burned Again? anger betrayal betrayed burned burnt deceit deceived growth honesty pain relationships responsibility trust Jul 01, 2013

By Lisa Brick


There are almost always signs of deceit that announce that those around us are less than honest, trustworthy, or caring in a way that is healthy for all involved.  Knowing what the signs of deceit are can help you to avoid the fires of trust betrayed that burn so deeply and cause so...

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The Secret to Mastering Relationships attitude change dating divorce love new beginnings relationships Feb 28, 2013

By Karen McMahon


Our lives are an ongoing chain of relationships with those who have known us for a lifetime to our friends, co-workers, companions, neighbors, bosses and employees.  Some are warm and wonderful while others can cause a constant rub. The key to mastering all our relationships is t...

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