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Blackmailing Love

December 31, 2019December 30, 2019 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCCouples, Quotesbind, board games, love, quote, secrets

The last bullet point above is one of the more common ailments I see with couples in my counseling office. It’s a bind that many couples are familiar with. If I tell you what I want, and you don’t provide it, I face rejection and pain. If I don’t tell Read More

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Shame

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCLife Processaddiction, secrets, shame

The best explanation I have heard for shame is a simple acronym: Should Have Already Mastered Everything It’s the feeling that tells us to figure things out on our own. Don’t ask for help. Don’t admit weakness or needs. Keep the facade up, act like you know what the topic of conversation is about. Shame Read More

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The Viewpoint 1.4

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCThe Viewpointfidelity, prayer, research, secrets, sex, wellness

The Viewpoint Life FulfillmentResearch from the “Pew Research Center” is almost always engaging, but the most recent study is really fascinating. Take a look at the below graph: Work is the #1 means to a fulfilling life for both men and women. I’m not surprised that men and women flip Read More

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