tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376050346911543738.post7540314948808851329..comments2023-06-17T07:09:25.814-07:00Comments on Hope Forward: Surviving and Thriving through Emotional Pain: Fear Run Amuck Part I (The Neediness Cycle in Relationships)Melissa Groman, LCSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15341980298878431177noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376050346911543738.post-39614962812036551752009-10-08T08:47:37.868-07:002009-10-08T08:47:37.868-07:00probably am going through a similar phase but then...probably am going through a similar phase but then nothing seems to help am just in distress..am looking out for help from all ends sply my man! alas ! i dont find any.wish there was someone who could really help me out and pull me out of my situation which is affecting my everyday life....Deeptiihttp://deeptii1710.blogspot.com/search/label/Deeptii%27s%20Musingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376050346911543738.post-28669922396305398952009-01-25T18:44:00.000-08:002009-01-25T18:44:00.000-08:00Thanks for stopping by Lee. Yes, divorce in degre...Thanks for stopping by Lee. Yes, divorce in degrees, very good point....its painful...the thing is, that we can do better for ourselves when are able or willing to pay attention to it and sort it out...just takes a bit of work...but can be so worth it!Melissa Groman, LCSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15341980298878431177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376050346911543738.post-77738940611256048632009-01-25T05:55:00.000-08:002009-01-25T05:55:00.000-08:00Good post Melissa,I tell clients that we tend to d...Good post Melissa,<BR/>I tell clients that we tend to divorce by degrees. It begins by withdrawing physically, emotionally, sexually, and, as you pointed out, by withholding food (that tickled me, but it's so true). Prior to distancing, you want to have give a very clear signal for what you want.<BR/><BR/>I also enjoyed Eat, Pray, Love. That passage does embody the concept of accepting discomfort that cannot easily change.Lee Horton, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06967320301359121344noreply@blogger.com