The truth is fully graduated confidence and respect are a byproduct of a mature ego. What does this mean? The ego must grow up. This leads the average individual to a tricky conundrum. Because of course, we all want to believe we are both confident and respectful, don’t we? In fact, most of us do…

Relationships are hard enough without the addition of a difficult personality. This is true in all relationships, not just romantic ones. The problem with a disrespectful individual is they are actually a complex ball of wax. A host of other less than favorable qualities tend to go hand in hand with a person who respects…

Surprisingly, not all controlling behavior is overtly obvious. Control comes in all shapes and sizes. Thus, so does ‘being controlled.’ It’s important to identify the various differences because too often, a person may not realize they are actually being controlled. This may sound hard to believe, yet passive and subtle control linger quietly in the…

The real problem with most relationships? They revolve around difficult personalities rather than LOVE. It’s a complete contradiction. Yet, we tolerate it as an acceptable norm. We need to elevate the hypocrisy. A tremendous number of relationships don’t end because of a lack of love, they end because an ego (I mean a person –…

There are plenty of controlling personalities that appear confident. They can be outgoing, take charge, competent, get the job done kind of people. However, the very nature of being controlling is a contradiction to absolute confidence. There may be confidence, but not authentic, full confidence. Why? Individuals who need to be in control can be…

A controlling relationship is exhausting. Are you in one? 8 Questions to ask yourself about whether or not your spouse is controlling you? 1. Do they get mad at you for little things? Relationships shouldn’t be built around one of the individuals perpetually being mad at the other. Of course, this can happen when one…

There are small things that mean bigs things in a relationship. Are you in a relationship with someone that during an argument or when you are attempting to express your feelings: Walks out of the room or out of the house? Sits silently with absolutely no response? Hangs up the phone on you? Dismisses you…

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