The Blame Game I've Played I blame you for hurting me I'm a victim I feel sorry for myself People pity me I relish their sympathy I feel they're on my side But..I feel helpless I’ve surrendered my power Given you the control Only you can change our relationship I'm...
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The Marriage of Marcie Monkey and Titus Turtle
A lively monkey and a quiet turtle fell deeply in love and married Marcie Monkey respected her turtle for being calm, cool, and collected Titus Turtle adored his monkey for her exuberance and excitement In time, Marcie complained her turtle didn’t share his feelings...
My New Year’s Resolution
To blame no one but myself, To take full responsibility For everything I’ve said or done, Thought or felt, Wow!
Blaming Disempowers
You’re to blame, I’m the victim, Innocent, without guilt, Helpless, powerless, Self- respect vanishes. Confronted with my victimhood, I ADMIT BLAME, I SHOULDER RESPONSIBILITY, FIND EMPOWERMENT, FEEL LIGHT, NOT HEAVY, GROW INCHES TALLER. © Dr. Doug...
An Emotional Affair Meets Financial Infidelity: Part 4. The Blame Game & Taking Offense
Part 4: The Blame Game & Taking Offense at What Others Think of You The next time we met, Steve and Carey sat closer on the royal blue two-cushioned sofa. “How’s it going?” I asked once they settled. Steve glanced at the beige Oriental rug, then raised his...
An Emotional Affair Meets Financial Infidelity: Part 3. Establishing Boundaries to Protect Ourselves & Our Partners
Part 3: Boundaries enable you to protect yourself and your partner physically, sexually, and emotionally when you talk “We need to discuss boundaries,” I said. It was the start our next meeting. “How you establish and maintain them.” “Boundaries sound like putting up...
An Emotional Affair Meets Financial Infidelity: Part 1. Who’s the Victim, Who the Offender?
Part 1: The Drama Triangle: Who's the Victim and Who the Offender? I met them in the waiting room where they were sitting on the yellow couch upholstered with lively red and blue flowers. They both smiled as we shook hands and walked through the hall into my...
Fired —Tom’s Story
What a pain in the ass. Steve, my boss, gave me ten-thousand dollars before he took a leave from the company he owned. He told me he wanted me to make good use of the money. He was gone for three years. I was scared I’d lose his money, so I put it in a safe. When...
How Do You Lead as a Blamer?
I feel sad when I listen to politicians who want to lead our nation resort to the blame game. The blame game takes two forms: we blame others for what we think, feel, say, or do in the “blame-others” mode. Or, we blame ourselves for what others think, feel, say or do...
Is There a Beam in Your Eye?
“Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged...” (Matthew 7:1-2) Kelly had a problem trusting her mother, Belle. Growing up she felt like her mother manipulated the truth. When her mother was dishonest she felt queasy in her...
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CD1: Financial Infidelity & Money
CD2: Is my Partner the Right Person for Me?
CD3: To Stay or Not to Stay: Considerations before Divorcing
CD4: Stop Arguing for the Sake of Your Relationship
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