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Talk It Out Even When It Hurts
By
Linda Mintle
“We need to talk.”It might seem obvious, but people don’t do it. When you have a problem in your relationship, talk to the person in the relationship, not to your friends, family or others. Talk to the person in the relationship. If you are bothered by something, say it. There is no other way to build…
I Married You, Not Your Family
By
Linda Mintle
“Look Rachel, I married you, not your family. Stop acting like your mom.” Scott and Rachel were having a fight. Scott was angry. Down deep, Scott knew better than to say what he did. When he married Rachel, he knew there were specific family influences that would affect their marriage. Both he and Rachel had family baggage. However, they…
Avoid These 5 Relationship Mistakes
By
Linda Mintle
John and Jill were not getting along. In talking to both individuals, it was clear that they suffered from 5 relationship mistakes. Here is what I noticed. Little to no alone time. Yes, this sounds counterintuitive to a couple’s relationship, but most people need a little down time to reboot and refresh. It doesn’t mean they…
An Emotional Abuse Tactic to Encourage Self-Doubt
By
Linda Mintle
I always wondered why I couldn’t trust my memory. Doctors have told me nothing is physically wrong with me. Yet I constantly think, “Maybe I am too sensitive.,” or “Could I be making this up?” Then one day I talked with a friend who had heard the term “gaslighting” and it started to make sense.…
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