Category Archives: Boundaries

Stay Or Leave This Emotionally Abusive Relationship?

"Princess" asked whether she should stay or leave her emotionally abusive relationship. They've been together for 10 years and married for five. Under financial stress, they have had to move in with relatives. Before they moved he was the most … Continue reading

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Fighting Constantly: Can Anyone Win?

They've been married for eight years and fighting constantly for the last three months. She can't let go of her anger and bad feelings any longer. Counseling is not an option. He says it's all her fault. She says, "I … Continue reading

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Marriage: Who Does What?

Expectations of relationships have changed a lot in the past 50 years. Reading the best-selling book, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, reminded me that as a young woman I was taught that being married always meant putting the needs of … Continue reading

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I Don’t Want A Divorce: He Says It’s My Fault

I don't want a divorce. I love my husband and I try to show it regularly, but he doesn't seem to care. He refuses to talk to me except to tell me everything is my fault — even when he … Continue reading

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Multiple Accounts Often Make Sense

Consider having both separate and joint accounts, and decide which expenses will be paid from which account. Most people feel happier and more empowered when they don’t need to account to anyone else about their personal spending. There’s no single … Continue reading

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