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8 Reasons You May Need to End a Relationship
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
In relationships, we often ‘neglect to reflect’ on how a person makes us feel. Instead, we try and get their attention by explaining what hurts or bothers us. Or we simply sit quietly and compensate or overcompensate to deal with unwanted behaviors. In all relationships be it romantic or friendship the best litmus test is to…
Why I Should Have Gotten Divorced 20 Years Ago
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
I’m excited to move into my new building, the fresh start and all. Even more excited to leave the ugly ‘Di-drama’ behind me. My sister shares my excitement. “This is SO great,” she says. “Now you can move forward with your life and fly under the radar.” This would be my sister who says I…
20 Quotes on the Importance of Investing in Ourselves
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
We don’t really believe it’s okay to take time for ourselves. We want to believe it. We want to invest in ourselves. We want to let our individual heart soar. But down deep there seems to be something selfish about it. Nothing could be further from the truth. Still, it’s just so difficult to invest…
The Surprising Reason We Allow Words to Speak Louder Than Actions
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
I recently received an email from someone who had read my column 5 Indicators That Someone You Love Doesn’t Care About You. It got me thinking. Why is it we place so much importance on relationship words rather than relationship actions? I certainly did. Case in point. I remember years ago sitting at lunch with three…
The Only Relationship Question You Should Be Asking
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
Love is simple in infancy but becomes hugely complicated with time. As the initial romantic deluge is replaced by normal day to day routines. This hustle and bustle often leads to complaints about various aspects of our relationships. The little things our significant other may or may not do. The things which hurt our feelings or…
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