So, you’ve been dating and encountered a situation many loathe: “the pullback.” After saying “I love you”, they withdraw interest leaving you perplexed— throw in a dash of hurt too. When an emotionally unavailable partner pulls away (aka an EUP) , the first thing to do is realize their behavior IS NOT ABOUT YOU, but is about their… Read More »
Solely focusing on “the bigger picture” is not all it’s cracked up to be. It’s a problem! Why? It prevents us from practicing the day-to-day emotional availability needed to enjoy the journey of our lives in the present moment. However, the mainstream self-help genre, celebrity life Gurus, and even some traditional therapies teach us, high-level goal focus is… Read More »
“You know it’s there; you feel it—that dreaded feeling, churning deep in your gut when yet another Monday arrives. You have to pump and prime yourself to survive another soul-sucking week at an agency or company that you’d rather disappear into the ether (because of the chronic unhealthy vibes). “If it’s toxic and you know it, clap… Read More »
After pushing myself to attend a tech networking event, the reality hit me: a step to improve emotional availability is to embrace a powerful experience called universality. When we accept that we are not alone, we can experience comfort and liberation by tapping into the power of support, connection, and community—essential factors on the pathway of healing. When… Read More »
So, you decided to start dating again, huh? Are you taking your time and getting to know your beau or beauette? Or are you already envisioning the house on the lake, the kids, the names of the kids, the side-by-side matching bathroom towels, and the style of the suit or dress you will wear at the altar of… Read More »
It’s unbelievably extraordinary what EUPs (Emotionally Unavailable Partners/Persons) will say to whomever they are involved in a relationship with to get what they want. “EUP speak” can slip right past your radar if you don’t open your eyes, see reality for reality, and master recognizing the signs of emotional unavailability. You can do this by listening intently to… Read More »
“Here we go again!” you exclaim. You’re over it. You know the drill.The reality of unfairness in the world, life, and your relationships tees you off, consuming your mind! You show up and perform your best at another job but could be more valued. You “go all in” with your relationships only to receive less than you know… Read More »
With Valentine’s Day approaching, being single, separated, or divorced can be like an open wound. The nagging question, “why am I still single?” might be a sore spot. In this Love & Life Antics’ Valentine’s Day love letter for singles, we will explore ten reasons to embrace unconditional self-acceptance. Being single on Valentine’s Day can be tricky. The… Read More »
As you join me on the Love and Life Antics Blog and courageously embark upon the journey to healing your emotional unavailability, it’s critical to acknowledge the many reasons it’s challenging for us to get over unhealthy people and situations that contribute to our pain. If we are having a hard time moving on, likely we’ve defaulted to… Read More »
Do you know the signs of an emotionally unavailable partner or date? I learned the hard way through The School of Unhealthy Relationship Hard Knocks. EUPs (emotionally unavailable people) show and tell us who they are. We just need to listen. Let they who hath ears hear what the EUP says. Often, emotionally unavailable people provide clues that they’re… Read More »
