70% OF MARRIAGES BREAK UP FOR REASONS THAT ARE
NOT SERIOUS
77% OF WIVES COMPLAIN THAT HUSBANDS DON’T
LISTEN
VULNERABILITY FOR AFFAIRS
ROCKPILE MARRIAGES
DIVORCE - GETTING PAST THE PAST
THE MARRIAGE MONSTER
BOUNDARIES
VOLUNTEERING FOR ABUSE?
DERAILING YOUR LIFE?
REINFORCING BAD BEHAVIOR?
FEELING POWERLESS?
TIRED OF EATING DIRT?
THE COMPANY YOU DON’T KEEP
IN THE INTEREST OF YOUR BEST INTEREST
THE DAMSELS IN PERMANENT DISTRESS
THE PRICE YOU PAY
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE
HOW TO LOSE A LOSER
Trustworthy
1. Congruent -- Words and deeds consistently match
2. Keeps Promises -- Dependable and Credible
3. Respects Boundaries -- Willing to accept limits
4. Apologized when wrong -- Shows remorse
5. Takes responsibility for behavior - Doesn't shift blame
6. Listens - Pays attention to your concerns
7. Willing to forgive - Able to accept mistakes
8. Has realistic expectations -- Recognizes human limitations
9. Validates you as a personn -- Able to affirm you
10. Encourages self development -- Supports your growth
11. Reciprocates -- returns your efforts
Untrustworthy
1. Incongruent -- Words and deed don't match
2. Breaks promises -- Undependable, not credible
3. Breaks boundaries -- Disrespects your limits
4. Won't apologize when wrong -- Shifts blame
5. Holds grudges -- Unwilling to forgive
6. Doesn't listen - Doesn't pay attention
7. Makes demands - Has unrealistic expecations
8. Lies -- Distorts the truth
9. Doesn't reciprocate -- Doesn't return your efforts
10. Controlling- My way or the Highway
SEX
LOVE VS. LUST
GOOD - BETTER - BEST
DOUBLE STANDARDS
DARK REALITIES
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
COMPETING WITH THE FANTASY
THE PLEASURE YOU MISS / THE PROBLEMS YOU AVOID
PARKING LOT PICKINGS AND BOOTY CALLS
MALE / FEMALE DIFFERENCES: FACT OR FICTION?
GAY RELATIONSHIPS
SEXUAL BOUNDARIES - A VICTIM OF YOUR OWN BEHAVIOR?
SEXUAL BINGING
MAJOR COMPLAINTS
STD’S
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
WHAT WOMEN WANT/ WHAT MEN WANT
SELF ESTEEM
A HARSH CONSCIENCE?
BEFRIENDING YOURSELF
WHO DO YOU SAY YOU ARE?
DISCOVERING AND DEVELOPING YOUR PASSIONS
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR
INVEST IN YOUR GREATEST RESOURCE
YOUR INTERNAL DIALOGUE - WHAT YOU SAY TO YOURSELF
EMOTIONS
EMOTIONS ARE SIGNALS
IDENTIFYING ANGER TRIGGERS
RESOLVING CONFLICT
GETTING A GRIP --PROCESSING FEELINGS
POWER TRIPS; CONTROLLING BEHAVIORS
HOT THOUGHTS
THE NEED TO BE RIGHT
THE PURPOSE AND PAYOFFS OF ANGER
PARALYZING ANXIETY AND FEAR
BEATING YOURSELF UP ---OVERDOSING ON GUILT AND
SHAME
