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Is My Marriage Worth Saving? One Womanā€™s Dilemma and My Advice ama ask me anything marriage relationship advice toxic relationships Oct 06, 2024

Dear Dr. Julie, I caught my husband talking to another female twice. He changed his number because he said he wants to salvage our marriage. I don’t know if I feel the same way anymore. He’s hurt me so many times after we got married. He has disappeared on me for days, wasted so...

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When Your Spouse Wants a Divorce and You Don't ama ask me anything boundaries relationship advice relationship tips Sep 07, 2024

Good Evening Dr. Julie, My husband and I are currently separated. He wants the divorce I do not. We are working together on figuring out the property end of things, but how do I set the boundary of not singing the divorce papers as what I feel and want matters too.

--Dodging Divorce

Dear Dodging:...

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What is an Inner Critic? authenticity people pleasing self-improvement self-worth Aug 31, 2024

The inner critic—those persistent, nagging thoughts that tell you "you're not good enough," "this is all your fault," or "you’ll never succeed"—isn’t a voice you were born with. Instead, it develops over time, often rooted in the experiences and environments we grow up in....

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Crush Your Inner Critic and Build Self-Trust authenticity emotional health people pleasing self-improvement self-worth Aug 29, 2024

Do you ever find yourself doubting your decisions, second-guessing your abilities, or feeling like you just aren’t good enough? Many people struggle with self-trust, and a powerful inner critic often lies at the root of this struggle. Rather than helping you improve, this internal voice can...

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4 Strategies for Better Emotion Regulation authenticity emotional health people pleasing people-pleasers self-improvement Aug 21, 2024

Understanding Emotion Regulation: A Guide to Healthier Emotional Responses

Emotion regulation is managing and responding to emotional experiences healthily and effectively. It’s not about changing how you feel but how you respond to those feelings. This involves understanding your emotions,...

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What is Passive-Aggressive Behavior? effective communication emotional health people pleasing Aug 14, 2024

Passive-aggressive behavior is a way of expressing anger, resentment, or similar emotions without appearing outwardly angry or resentful. This communication style allows the person to express their feelings without risking direct conflict. Even if the receiver of the passive-aggressive statement...

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