Relationships
Develop healthier, more rewarding relationships.
Are you in a sexless relationship?  [offsite link]
Talk to a professional about how to re-create or salvage the remaining intimacy in your relationship. Sex is a powerful connection, don´t miss out on that in your relationship. Cheaters & Broken Hearts  [offsite link]
A site intended to provide an outlet to express feelings about experiences with infidelity, and promote healing. Codependence and Codependent Relationships 
“Codependence” can refer to any unhealthy dependence on a relationship. Could you be codependent? This article defines codependent behavior and helps you identify problem behaviors. Conflict Resolution for Families
Because good intentions aren’t always enough, here are some ways to handle and repair conflict at family gatherings. I also urge you to consider new perspectives on old patterns to evaluate whether they still fit with your values and goals, or if it’s time for a change. How Important is Empathy in our Society?
Empathy is more important socially than it is psychologically. The absence of empathy - for instance in the Narcissistic and Antisocial personality disorders - predisposes people to exploit and abuse others. Empathy is the bedrock of our sense of morality. How to Prevent Family Conflict
Self-care tools to head off family conflict. How to Spot an Abuser on Your First Date
Is there anything you can do to avoid abusers and narcissists to start with? Are there any warning signs, any identifying marks, rules of thumb to shield you from the harrowing and traumatic experience of an abusive relationship? Read more to tell how he/she is a ´would-be´ abuser.
Let Your Voice be Heard : Effective Communication
One of the major problems in relationships is communication. Find some tips here on how to be heard effectively. Should you confront his lover? [offsite link]
If your mate is cheating on you, should you confront his lover? Read an article about making this decision. The Erotomaniac Stalker
The erotomaniac intrudes on your privacy, does not respect your express wishes and personal boundaries and ignores your emotions, needs, and preferences. It is important if you are dealing with this to know how cope with this sort of intrusion into your life. The Guilt of the Abused - Pathologizing the Victim
Mistreatment and violence are part of an enduring pattern of maladaptive behavior. Abusers are possessive, jealous, dependent, and, often, narcissistic. Invariably, both the abuser and his victim try to conceal abusive episodes and the aftermath from family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues. The Psychology of Stalkers
Some abusers will get the message over time that the relationship is over, however belatedly and reluctantly. Others – more vindictive and obsessed – continue to haunt their ex-spouses for years to come. These are the stalkers. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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