Dealing With Negativity and Finding a Great Relationship: June Q&A | Being Well

Dr. Rick and I open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners. We explore how to deal with chronically negative people, managing avoidant tendencies that get in the way of us finding a great relationship, and separating normal desires for support from more problematic ones. We then talk about how we can build self-confidence and become more internally referenced, before closing the episode with a sticky situation involving supporting an aging parent.

Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
0:55 How can I remain positive when people around me are being negative?
13:20 How can I move past a cycle of avoidance that’s inhibiting my ability to find a good relationship?
25:35 How do I distinguish a healthy desire for help from enmeshment or codependent behavior?
39:15 How do I stop seeking validation from others?
45:10 How do I react to ongoing criticism from an aging parent?
58:10 Recap

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