Breakups and Relationships With Coach Craig Kenneth M.A.

Adult low self-esteem usually has deeper roots in childhood and the way that the child was raised. In this episode, we look at the ways that your self-esteem may have been injured and how these experiences may have left an impact on your self-view today.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https:...

In this episode, we take a look at the deeper meaning of conflict in relationships. Understanding the hidden reasons for fighting and arguments can lead to understanding your partner's needs more clearly and lead to less misunderstandings in the relationship.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: h...

Anxiety can play a large role in our relationships. In this episode, we take a look at the anxious attachment style and how it can help you better understand your relationship- and your breakup.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: http...

Breakups are hard, even for the dumper. In this episode, we take a look at a situation where an ex wants to move on and is trying to forget about their previous partner. This situation can lead to many mixed messages and many mixed feelings.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcrai...

The only certain truth about life is that change is inevitable. Unexpected events, developmental milestones, and life choices can all create a major change in our lives and in our perspective of the world. A breakup is certainly one of those events that can also cause changes in our worldview and in our behavior. In this episode, we discuss a situation where an ex changes during a breakup to the p...

Communication is more than just expressing yourself and listening. It's about understanding and seeing the other's point of view. In this episode, we provide some tips for increasing your communication skills and increasing your connection with others.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://...

If you come from a difficult family, you may be dreading family get-togethers such as holidays or family reunions. In this episode, we provide some tips for making it through thanksgiving with the family and what you can do to make this day tolerable- and even a little fun.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Mar...

In this episode, we talk about regaining a sense of control over your life after a breakup and how it can make you feel powerful instead of powerless. Making steps to improve your life can definitely be a challenge, especially after a breakup, but focusing on what you can control can help you to re-center after a breakup and re-gain your focus.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Ge...

Re-attracting an ex isn't easy but it can be done. In this episode, we provide some tips to help you re-attract your ex and to be able to maintain a healthy connection with them in the future. Take a listen! Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook serie...

The term "toxic" has been tossed around quite a lot lately. In this episode, we clarify what a toxic relationship is and signs to look out for that may indicate your relationship is destructive instead of constructive. Knowing what behaviors are harmful in relationships can help you to protect yourself as well as make you aware of any behaviors you may be doing that are detrimental to your connect...

Mystery breeds curiosity and with curiosity comes attraction. In this episode, we discuss the importance of taking things slow when dating and allowing some space for mystery. The fun and excitement of getting to know someone comes from slowly discovering new aspects of that person.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action...

The uncertainty of a breakup can be terrifying and it can leave you feeling lost and powerless. The truth is, you do have power and you do have a choice with how to move forward from where you are at right now. Working on your mental health and processing the breakup will help you to get to a place where you can be confident that you will survive the breakup and be able to learn from it, no matter...

Many people don't recognize mental symptoms to be as plaguing as physical illnesses, yet the struggle can be felt as intensely. In this episode, we discuss anxiety, what it is and where it comes from. Getting a deeper understanding of where your anxiety stems can help you to heal starting from the source.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.a...

What we commonly see after a breakup is a great deal of self-loathing and shame for mistakes made in the relationship or during the breakup. It is normal to make mistakes and none of us is perfect. Although we may logically know this, it can still be difficult to forgive ourselves for what happened and focus on what we can do to improve instead. In this episode, we discuss obsessing over past mist...

For a relationship to last, at some point compromises will have to be made and agreements will have to be reached collaboratively. In this episode, we discuss a situation where a relationship turned one-sided due to difficulty with investing in the relationship and making sacrifices in order for it to continue.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https:/...

When you begin to take your mental health seriously, it can transform not only the way you see the world, but also your lifestyle. In this episode, we discuss how your new lifestyle and increased importance on self-care affects your romantic life.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.a...

Mental health has an enormous impact on our relationships and how we interact with others around us. There are certain diagnoses that specifically affect the way we attach to others. In this episode, we discuss when an ex has a mental health diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and the nuances of this situation.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally...

We all have limits in life of how much we can tolerate before we decide to call it quits. In this episode, we talk about a situation where a partner doesn't have the emotional resources to continue the relationship.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's...

One of the most important questions to ask yourself before getting seriously involved with a person romantically is "are they available?". In this episode, we look at how to know whether a person is available to date both emotionally and developmentally.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https:...

In relationships, there are certain dynamics and patterns that are observed over and over again that we try to make sense of. In this episode, we explain what the Anxious Avoidant trap is and what it means for your relationship.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margare...

Many of you listening may find this title impossible or may not be able to fathom not desiring your ex anymore. When you begin working on your attachment injuries and understanding the "why" behind your attraction for others, it can begin to transform how you view yourself and others. In this episode, we discuss a situation where growth takes someone in a new direction in their love life.  Ch...

There is no instruction manual to relationships and sometimes multiple separations happen instead of just one final breakup. In this episode, we look at a situation where many smaller breakups occurred in the span of a year and what it meant for this particular couple.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret...

Although there is no such thing as a "perfectly secure" person, there are steps we can take to improve our mental health, heal from attachment wounds, and work on our relationship skills. In this episode, we provide some tips on becoming more secure and a better partner- either for your ex or whoever is lucky enough to enter a partnership with you.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kennet...

Honesty and trust are foundational in a relationship. In this episode, we talk about suspicious behavior in relationships and how to navigate these situations.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ G...

In this episode, we discuss narcissistic and borderline personality disorders to give you a better understanding of mental health disorders and what the symptoms may look like. This is not to be used as a self-diagnostic tool, but rather to raise awareness and public knowledge of personality disorders.  Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig Kenneth Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askc...