Volatile expressions of anger and hostility combined with a tendency to blame others often result from feeling shame…. If you are shame-prone, any accusation directed at you, regardless of how mildly it may be delivered,...

If you have realistic ideals and can generally live up to them, your self-esteem will not be threatened. If your ideals are exaggerated and you cannot reach them, your good feelings from successes may be...

Accept that what you see is what you’ll get. Once your relationship becomes firmly established, your partner’s personality and the way in which [he or] she treats you will most likely be what your future...