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Have you Identified Relationship Expectations?
By
Linda Mintle
Do you expect good things to happen in your life? What about in your relationships? How often do you talk about relationship expectations? Expectations make a difference. When they are positive and reasonable, they help a relationship grow. When expectations are unknown, problems occur. And when relationship expectations aren’t met, even more problems develop. But…
The Trap of Perfectionism
By
Linda Mintle
Megan (not her real name) told me, “I am strict, but not too strict. Yes, I do expect a lot from my children and can be demanding at times. I push for things to be done right. But my husband says I am a perfectionist and require too much from our family.” The more I…
High Parental Expectations Are Positive
By
Linda Mintle
“I worry that my high parental expectations for my child are making him anxious. What if I push too hard?” Have you thought or said this? Sometimes it is difficult to know what is the best approach to parenting, especially when it comes to having high expectations for your child. Are you going to psychologically damage…
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