Change your Expectations instead of Trying to Change Others

“Quantum” by Mimi Stuart©

Have you ever tried to get someone to change who they are? Maybe your partner or a parent or child?

Sometimes we cling to unrealistic hopes and fantasies. The reality is nobody has all the qualities you want, and people don’t change very much.

Ultimately, you only have control over yourself! Facing reality often means changing your expectations, your situation, or your relationship status. Continue reading

Love out of Fullness vs Love out of Need

“Is it clingy to always be the one waiting for someone who doesn’t seem that excited to see you?”

“From You” by Mimi Stuart ©

Balance Desire

When you are the one waiting for the other person to call you or come home, your desire for that person increases. It’s important, therefore, to find some balance. Otherwise, the Pursuer/Distancer dynamic will become amplified. Continue reading

“What happened to our relationship? It used to be so great.”

"The Kiss" by Mimi Stuart © Live the Life you Desire

“The Kiss” by Mimi Stuart ©
Live the Life you Desire

A relationship is made up of a history of interactions between two people. All of the daily moments, glances, words, and focus of energy add up to create your relationship. Consider what kind of interactions your relationship consists of primarily:

Connection,
Collaboration,
Cuddling,
Caring,
Conversations, and
Compliments,

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Are you helping or triangulating?

"Lady Liberty" by Mimi Stuart © Live the Life you Desire

“Lady Liberty” by Mimi Stuart ©
Live the Life you Desire

It feels good to help someone who’s having problems with another person. However, inserting yourself into a conflict between two people can cause more harm than good. When you find yourself listening to complaints or gossip about someone’s relationship to a third person, you may find yourself being triangulated.

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