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Oct 10, 2024
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Bernard Michaels
Years before my girl friend was more than a business friend, we both happened to be visiting a…When my friend arrived, she asked me what I was looking at on my phone, I replied, "My big rocket." After a moment of silence, our family…
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11h ago
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In answer to your question, it's been a roller coaster for me.Early on, with my now ex-wife, I felt comfortable to discuss new ideas. We watched HBO's "Real Sex" show and would try things (yes, it was…
11h ago
11h ago
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My girlfriend and I were showering together when she had an idea: I'm two inches taller than her…
3d ago
3d ago
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I had no idea this was going on until I heard two accounts of a family dinner that my ex-wife…One year later, I heard what went on at the dinner. My ex-wife talked non-stop about the cool things that I was doing and was involved in…
Oct 3
Oct 3
Bernard Michaels
One thought: maybe he wasn't doubting you, but doubting himself.
Oct 1
Oct 1
Bernard Michaels
In my first post-divorce relationship, it's been amazing to be able to have intimate conversations…She is far more experienced than I am, so she's reaffirmed me and helped me deal with deep insecurities about my body and sex (thanks to…
Sep 25
Sep 25
Bernard Michaels
This exactly.In a recent counseling session, I went in with a few data points about my mother that related to shame and narcissism. My counselor asked…
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Bernard Michaels
That makes sense about the finances.
Sep 18
Sep 18
Bernard Michaels
Thank you for those good wishes!
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Bernard Michaels
Congratulations! That is real progress.I have seen videos by Dr. Les Carter. I think I've gravitated to Dr. Ramani because there have been moments in videos and her book where…
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Bernard Michaels
Your list inspired me to think about some of the financial issues during the marriage.Communication Challenges
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Bernard Michaels
This is why, post my divorce, I knew that online dating apps were not going to be for me.
Sep 9
Sep 9
Bernard Michaels
So many great recommendations in this article, thus all my highlighting.Early on, before I even knew about NPD and just after discovering that my marriage was verbally abusive, a priest told me that I couldn't…
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Bernard Michaels
During a retreat as a sophomore in high school, a Franciscan priest challenged us to spend an hour…Just as you describe, it's about showing up. There are days where God has opened amazing insights for me that I needed to keep going. Other…
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Bernard Michaels
It does hurt.
Sep 6
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Bernard Michaels
All of this.It's why, "It's Not You," is such a perfect title for Dr. Ramani's book. It hit me in the face right when I needed it that it wasn't me…
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Bernard Michaels
Everything in this article is so incredibly thorough, helpful, and future affirming, Lori.Thank you for writing this!
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Bernard Michaels
We can't know it until we're back in situations that point out where the trauma is and start to…
Aug 26
Aug 26
Bernard Michaels
That is so true.
Aug 26
Aug 26
Bernard Michaels
One day after (but still at) church, I was inspired during prayer to write down all the incidents…What wasn't on that list, though, were all the daily bizarre incidents that weren't as memorable. These moments, which I didn't even…
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