Relationships: Relationship Building & Management

Psychological Abuse: 3 Signs of Crazy-Making by Family, by Friend, by Enemy

We know it happens; yet when we see it, we're in shock. And when we experience it, we're numb. How can a family member, who once claimed to cherish you, plot to back you into a fabricated psychiatric label and sentence of craziness?

That is the question that dumbfounds anyone who walks in these shoes. Sadly, most victims of "crazy-making" don't realize they are walking this path until the psychiatric doors are locked...until the psychotropic drugs are administered...until their lives are changed, dramatically and indefinitely.

Would you know if you are a victim of the psychological abuse of "crazy-making" by your own family member/s?

Read Dr. King's entire article Psychological Abuse: 3 Signs of Crazy-Making by Family, by Friend, by Enemy

Dr. Jeanne King, our official Abusive Relationships Expert

Mentor Magic: Creating a Successful Relationship

Network Marketing and mentoring -- the perfect combination!

The ancient Greek poet Homer first coined the word "mentor" in his epic poem, "The Odessy". A great warrior, Odysseous, knowing he was to be away from his home for many hears on a journey, chose a man named Mentor to be a guardian and tutor for his son.

With its humble beginnings, 'mentoring' continues to offer a valuable relationship between individuals who each benefit by working collaboratively.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Subtle Signs of Domestic Abuse - When Innuendo Is as Fierce as a Fist

Oftentimes the signs of domestic abuse confuse us. We think of it as the obvious and fail to acknowledge the subtle, unless we are on the receiving end.

For example, I hear couples speak about the abuse in their relationships as though they are referring to two separate relationships. And the perception of each person often misses the experience of the other.

Abuser's Perspective

He sees the "blowup" episodes, which he meekly refers to as the "incidents." ...And he wonders why she can't just forgive and forget.

From his perspective, months have passed and he can't (so he says) understand why she's still fearful of him. "For crying out loud," he declares, "I haven't laid my hands on her in over half a year and she still withholds intimacy."

Read Dr. King's entire article Subtle Signs of Domestic Abuse - When Innuendo Is as Fierce as a Fist

Dr Jeanne King, Ph.D., our official Abusive Relationships Expert

Cheater Websites: Are Websites that Promote Infidelity and Cheating Wrong?

Cheater websites have become commonplace on the Internet. Websites such as ashleymadison and meet2cheat specialize in promoting discrete affairs between married and committed people. Make sure your partner is not frequenting these sites by checking their computer history. Also, watch for escort sites such as theeroticreview or bigdoggie to find out whether your husband or boyfriend is paying for prostitutes, perhaps endangering your health. Studies which were conducted recently revealed that 45-55% of married women and 50-60% of married men engage in extramarital sex at some time or another during their relationship (Atwood & Schwartz,2002 ' Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy).

According to a poll of over 1,900 women conducted by WomanSavers.com, 39% felt that alibinetwork was the sleaziest website on the net, followed by adultfriendfinder, ashleymadison and fastseduction.

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Stephany Alexander, our official Dating Expert

9 Keys for a Stress-free Pregnancy and Childbirth

1. Dont let anxiety and stress take a toll: There is a growing body of research that shows anxiety and stress, in some women, lead to pre-term birth, smaller babies, and potential problems later for the child from respiratory illness and developmental delays.

2. It takes simple steps: Reduce the stress risk by using techniques from yoga and meditation. The March of Dimes suggests meditation and exercise designed for pregnant women as effective stress techniques. There are CDs specifically for pregnant women that help enormously. They can even be used during delivery and after the baby is born.

Read Dr. Miles' entire article 9 Keys for a Stress-free Pregnancy and Childbirth

Dr. Linda Miles, our official Marriage & Family Therapist Expert