How to Set Boundaries: 5 Ways to Set Your Limits in a Relationship
Boundaries define where we end and others begin. Here are 5 ideas on How to Set Boundaries for healthy authentic relationships.| Monika Hoyt--The Couple's Cure
| Monika Hoyt–The Couple's Cure
| Monika Hoyt–The Couple's Cure
I don’t know about you, but I have to be careful during the holidays to avoid the pressure to uphold expectations of idyllic holiday experiences for my various family members. I love baking and listening to Christmas music, and have always associated the holidays with a sense of warm connection to family and friends. But there are […]| Monika Hoyt–The Couple's Cure
Do you feel bad if somebody gives you less-than-positive feedback? Do you automatically deny, resist, deflect, or counter with arguments? If so, this is blocking growth in your relationships. Don’t worry, defensiveness comes from a place of survival. You’re probably only trying to protect yourself from a perceived attack on your self and your “reputation.” What […]| Monika Hoyt–The Couple's Cure
Have you ever grappled with the concept of surrendering in love? Theoretically it sounds blissful doesn’t it? Especially in the beginning of a relationship, it feels good to give way to something bigger than us. But if you’ve ever had lots of conflict in your relationship, surrender can sound like a losing proposition. It implies giving […]| Monika Hoyt–The Couple's Cure
A man and a woman in the same heterosexual relationship are actually in different relationships. Well, let me rephrase that. Happy couples have fewer gender differences. But in unhappy relationships, there are clear differences between men and women in emotional expression. According to Dr. John Gottman’s highly respected research, gender issues significantly exacerbate relationship problems. […]| Monika Hoyt–The Couple's Cure
Do you often wonder if you picked the wrong partner? You were SO in love, and now you just can’t get what you need from them. This common experience in relationships is a tribute to the power of the subconscious mind, which–let’s face it–is what chose your partner. Dr. Harville Hendrix, author of Getting the […]| Monika Hoyt–The Couple's Cure
Have you ever noticed how all your communication skills go out the window when you are mad? Or how you say things in the worst possible way when you feel slighted? There are countless theories and books on relationships out there–exercises for better communication and tips on dealing with power struggles. So then why do […]| Monika Hoyt–The Couple's Cure
The question of when to divorce is a big one for troubled couples. Partners in pain ask when they should throw in the towel. What is the right amount of time to work on the relationship, and how do you know it is really done? It feels good to think about an escape. The fantasy […]| Monika Hoyt–The Couple's Cure
Boundaries define where we end and others begin. Here are 5 ideas on How to Set Boundaries for healthy authentic relationships.| Monika Hoyt--The Couple's Cure
