Most of us have blamed our behaviors, choices and, perhaps, even lives, on someone else at some point in our lives. We think if only we had better parents, a kinder spouse, more friends, grew up in a better neighborhood, etc., our life and how we step into our life would be different—better. Sometimes we […]
Building Your Accountability Muscles
People have this fantasy that “if only” their partner was kind, or respectful or caring or … (fill in the blank), their relationship would be great; this is not how relationships work. The idea that your relationship would be fine or easy “if only” your partner…, is a convenient way of taking the responsibility of […]