There are still those people, who feel it is their right to take everything, anything away from you because they want to be catered to. They have all the insecurities about themselves and supposed envy that if you don't put them first, YOUR the bad guy. Mom's- who have people tell them that their life is nothing but about their kids...Its a tactic and they need to get out of your life because all they do is take, take, and take!

Not all, but certain Grandparents have excuses or limit their time and for us- Parents-it makes us feel when can't ask them to stay longer. The some that won't try, makes it seem like they don't want to be around. Maybe a little light can be shed but no guarantees on what the end result will be.

*Excuse the echo, I'm in kitchen!* 2023! Wow, how do you feel? What is your goals? What do you want to happen? How are you taking care of the seed of growth?

*I DO NOT OWN THE WRITING NOR THE CONTENT* So how can we utilize this concept to serve us better in our relationships? I eluded to this previously, but one of the most important areas to do this, is with the set-backs and obstacles we face. We have contextualized problems as bad or negative, when in fact we should be doing the opposite. If we are indeed in a healthy and well functioning relationship, these issues point to genuine areas where we can improve on things. Positive outcomes are literally lying on the other side of unsolved problems. Henry Ford once stated that “Thinking is the hardest work there is, that’s why so few people do it”.

*I DO NOT OWN THE WRITING OR CONTENT OF THE BOOK* Maintaining a relationship is not easy, it requires much give and take. There has to be open lines of communication, honesty, loyalty, and commitment to give yourself a fighting chance.

* I DO NOT OWN THE WRITING OR CONTENT OF THE BOOK* Fortunately there are a few tools we can call upon in such instances. One of which involves identifying and defusing jealousy triggers when they show up. To snuff them out before they develop into full scale negative thinking spirals. This method isn’t exclusive to combating jealousy, but all destructive thought patterns. However, the following are some of the ways we can use this technique to appropriately deal with the feelings of envy when they do arise.

It might take a few days before I get back to it! Here's a little update! Love you all and thank you!

*I DO NOT OWN CONTENT OR WRITING OF THE BOOK* If there is one true antidote to manipulative behavior in general, which includes jealousy, it is in raising ones own self-esteem and self-worth. Its the one overriding factor which protects you from pretty much all negative emotions which arise within you, as well as those emanating from others.

For example, if you are a frequently interrogate your partner, they will eventually grow tired of this questioning. Forcing them to tell you every detail of their work day, business trip, weekend out of town, or get-together with friends will ensure they feel constantly on trial. This will weaken your bond and destroy the trust in your relationship. Even if you are able to find some incriminating evidence and you feel vindicated, your relationship will still suffer due to this whole process. *I DO NOT OWN THE WRITING OR BOOK*

The closer people get, the more interconnected they become. They require greater levels of safety, security, comfort and proximity which can often lead to codependency. *I DO NOT OWN THE WRITING OF THE BOOK*