Lori Jean is an educator, mentor, relationship coach, and public speaker offering solutions for people having relationship challenges.https://lorijean.com/https://lorijean.com/resentment-grief-after-breakup/https://lorijean.com/resentment-grief-after-breakup/Resentment and grief after a breakup come together, and each can make the other feel like a lie. Here's why you feel both & how to hold them.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:37:50 GMThttps://lorijean.com/signs-of-victim-mentality/https://lorijean.com/signs-of-victim-mentality/The signs of victim mentality: blame, powerlessness, looping thoughts, and how to move from pain as identity back into your own power.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:37:20 GMThttps://lorijean.com/when-a-relationship-ends-and-your-body-still-holds-on/https://lorijean.com/when-a-relationship-ends-and-your-body-still-holds-on/Discover what an attachment storm is and why some breakups trigger full-body reactions. Navigate withdrawal and heal deep attachment wounds.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:33:16 GMThttps://lorijean.com/were-focusing-on-the-wrong-problem-gender-blame-personal-growth/https://lorijean.com/were-focusing-on-the-wrong-problem-gender-blame-personal-growth/Move from gender blame to personal growth. Learn why focusing on your integrity and patterns leads to stronger & fulfilling relationships.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:40:58 GMThttps://lorijean.com/were-over-diagnosing-and-under-integrating/https://lorijean.com/were-over-diagnosing-and-under-integrating/Beyond the ADHD label: survival patterns, emotional dysregulation & misalignment often fuel procrastination and shame in high-achievers.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:26:47 GMThttps://lorijean.com/adhd-isnt-the-whole-story/https://lorijean.com/adhd-isnt-the-whole-story/Many high-achieving men labeled with ADHD are actually battling survival patterns and misalignment. How PIVOT helps w/ emotional regulation.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:40:37 GMThttps://lorijean.com/narcissistic-avoidant-or-armored/https://lorijean.com/narcissistic-avoidant-or-armored/Labeled narcissistic or avoidant? It's often armor from survival patterns—not your identity. Explore PIVOT's structured roadmap to clarity.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:18:34 GMThttps://lorijean.com/why-so-many-men-struggle-on-dating-apps-and-what-to-do-about-it/https://lorijean.com/why-so-many-men-struggle-on-dating-apps-and-what-to-do-about-it/Why good men struggle on dating apps: fantasy vs. reality, unexamined patterns, and mismatched expectations. Date with clarity and direction.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:00:35 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-walkaway-spouse-what-causes-marriage-separation-2/https://lorijean.com/what-walkaway-spouse-what-causes-marriage-separation-2/Unsure about your marriage? Discover the key signs that it’s time to walk away, plus safety checks and FAQs to guide your decision.Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:56:57 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-stages-characteristics-codependency-2/https://lorijean.com/what-stages-characteristics-codependency-2/Discover the stages of codependency and how it impacts relationships. Learn to break free from unhealthy patterns and foster personal growth.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:53:51 GMThttps://lorijean.com/feeling-not-good-enough-partner-relationshp-2/https://lorijean.com/feeling-not-good-enough-partner-relationshp-2/Do you find yourself feeling like you’re not enough for your partner? Learn about why this could be happening and what you can do.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:56:27 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-marriage-burnout-intimacy-building-skills-2/https://lorijean.com/what-marriage-burnout-intimacy-building-skills-2/Sparks can fade in long-term relationships, but it doesn’t have to mean the end. In this article, we explore how to recognize and overcome relationship burnout.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:42:55 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-love-avoidance-attachment-style-2/https://lorijean.com/what-love-avoidance-attachment-style-2/Though outwardly confident, someone with an avoidant attachment style in relationships may fear intimacy. Fortunately, with support, change and healing are possible.Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:51:40 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-avoidance-ambivalence-attachment-signs-treatment-2/https://lorijean.com/what-avoidance-ambivalence-attachment-signs-treatment-2/Want to learn more about love avoidant and ambivalent attachment? PIVOT explores causes of love avoidance & ambivalence & how to cope.Sun, 28 Jul 2024 13:45:00 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-my-attachment-style-quiz/https://lorijean.com/what-my-attachment-style-quiz/Learn more about yourself and your relationships by taking our 5-minute attachment style quiz!Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-anxious-attachment-style-root-cause/https://lorijean.com/what-anxious-attachment-style-root-cause/Wondering about what anxious attachment style is, what causes it, and what some attachment issues are? Read on and learn more about it!Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:36:54 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-11-reasons-love-bombing-red-flag/https://lorijean.com/what-11-reasons-love-bombing-red-flag/Why is love bombing a red flag in relationships and how can you recognize if this manipulative tactic is being used on you? Read on and find out!Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:31:13 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-negative-emotional-effects-stonewalling-gaslighting/https://lorijean.com/what-negative-emotional-effects-stonewalling-gaslighting/Continue reading to learn more about the negative emotional effects stonewalling can cause in relationships and if it’s a form of abuse.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:30:06 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-vulnerability-benefits-improve-relationship-positive-effects-2/https://lorijean.com/how-vulnerability-benefits-improve-relationship-positive-effects-2/What is vulnerability and how can you use it to improve your romantic relationship. Learn how to be more vulnerable and achieve true intimacy.Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:59:29 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-causes-separation-anxiety-adult-relationships/https://lorijean.com/what-causes-separation-anxiety-adult-relationships/What is separation anxiety and how does it affect your relationship? Find out more about the causes and effects of separation anxiety and how to cope with them.Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:33:27 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-differences-emotional-neglect-signs-abandonment-consequences/https://lorijean.com/what-differences-emotional-neglect-signs-abandonment-consequences/What are abandonment issues and how do they stop you from having healthy relationships? Recognize the signs and prevent damaging behavior.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:32:16 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-save-marriage-infidelity-affair-emotional-neglect/https://lorijean.com/how-save-marriage-infidelity-affair-emotional-neglect/Can you stay married after you have been cheated on or if you had an affair? How does infidelity affect your pending divorce? Keep reading to learn more!Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:16:37 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-emotional-detachment-how-reconnect-improve-intimacy-relationship/https://lorijean.com/what-emotional-detachment-how-reconnect-improve-intimacy-relationship/Are you feeling disconnected from your spouse? What are the ways to overcome the feeling of detachment from your partner? Read on!Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:43:44 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-emotional-engulfment-fear-trauma-relationship-intimacy-coaching/https://lorijean.com/what-emotional-engulfment-fear-trauma-relationship-intimacy-coaching/What is engulfment in intimacy? How does it develop? Can you overcome the fear of engulfment & achieve a healthy relationship? Keep reading!Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:22:24 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-separation-emotional-stages-couples-intimacy-retreat/https://lorijean.com/what-separation-emotional-stages-couples-intimacy-retreat/Continue reading to understand what relationship separation is, what you may wish to consider before separating, and what the emotional stages of separation are.Mon, 30 May 2022 10:55:07 GMThttps://lorijean.com/why-attracted-emotionally-unavailable-people-love-avoidant-addiction/https://lorijean.com/why-attracted-emotionally-unavailable-people-love-avoidant-addiction/Exploring the attraction to unattainable people, signs of emotional unavailability, and how to break the attraction cycle.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:48:43 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-find-love-after-breakup-relationship-coaching-singles/https://lorijean.com/how-find-love-after-breakup-relationship-coaching-singles/Looking for love after a breakup and trying to fix your broken heart? Trying to get over your breakup and start a new relationship? Keep reading!Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:29:23 GMThttps://lorijean.com/why-thinking-someone-else-relationship-reconnection-retreat/https://lorijean.com/why-thinking-someone-else-relationship-reconnection-retreat/Why are you thinking about someone else while in a relationship? Does this mean you need to break up? What do you do? Keep reading to find out.Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:41:35 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-stop-romanticize-past-relationship-idealizing-addiction-withdrawal/https://lorijean.com/how-stop-romanticize-past-relationship-idealizing-addiction-withdrawal/Why do people have a tendency to idealize their past relationships? Is it normal to think about your ex? How can you stop doing it? Read on.Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:11:15 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-parasocial-relationship-healthy-breakup-reconnection-retreat-couples/https://lorijean.com/how-parasocial-relationship-healthy-breakup-reconnection-retreat-couples/What is a parasocial relationship? Are these relationships healthy? Can you have a parasocial breakup? How do you let go? Read on.Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:59:07 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-stages-keep-new-relationship-challenges-solutions/https://lorijean.com/what-stages-keep-new-relationship-challenges-solutions/What are the stages of a new relationship? How do you make a new relationship work? How do you behave in the beginning? Read on.Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:56:05 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-relationship-complacency-signs-overcome-intimacy-problems/https://lorijean.com/what-relationship-complacency-signs-overcome-intimacy-problems/Wondering what relationship complacency is, what the most common signs of complacency are, and how you can overcome it? Keep reading!Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:06:46 GMThttps://lorijean.com/why-cheat-resist-temptation-relationship-intensive-intimacy-coaching/https://lorijean.com/why-cheat-resist-temptation-relationship-intensive-intimacy-coaching/Is temptation normal in a relationship? Can it be positive? How do you resist it? Read on to find out more about temptation & how to overcome it.Mon, 04 Oct 2021 14:40:32 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-signs-being-passive-relationship-stop-emotional-intimacy-coaching/https://lorijean.com/what-signs-being-passive-relationship-stop-emotional-intimacy-coaching/What is relationship passivity? How do you identify passive behavior? Read on to learn how to become more active or encourage your partner to do so, too.Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:59:39 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-does-repression-mean-trigger-suppression-how-release-emotions-relationship-avoidance/https://lorijean.com/what-does-repression-mean-trigger-suppression-how-release-emotions-relationship-avoidance/What is repression in psychology? How is it different from suppression? How can you help a partner who represses their emotions? Read on!Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:56:15 GMThttps://lorijean.com/why-crave-affection-how-stop-love-addiction-retreat/https://lorijean.com/why-crave-affection-how-stop-love-addiction-retreat/Why do you crave affection and love? Read on to find out what causes intensive love cravings and how you can learn to love yourself.Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:01:41 GMThttps://lorijean.com/why-struggle-open-emotionally-important-relationship-intimacy-coaching/https://lorijean.com/why-struggle-open-emotionally-important-relationship-intimacy-coaching/Struggling to open up? Don’t know what it means to open up emotionally, and why it’s important? Wondering how to allow yourself to open up? Read on!Wed, 26 May 2021 12:43:37 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-signs-guilt-ruin-relationship-couple-workshop-activities/https://lorijean.com/what-signs-guilt-ruin-relationship-couple-workshop-activities/What causes guilt? How does it show up and affect romantic relationships? Read on to learn how to deal with feelings of rational and irrational guilt.Wed, 26 May 2021 12:32:31 GMThttps://lorijean.com/why-tired-fighting-relationship-cope-normal-argument-couple-management-workshop/https://lorijean.com/why-tired-fighting-relationship-cope-normal-argument-couple-management-workshop/Not sure if it’s normal to fight every day & why you feel tired after an argument? Don’t know whether to join a couples’ workshop? Read on!Thu, 06 May 2021 14:29:48 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-deal-betrayal-relationship-love-painful-couple-management-workshop/https://lorijean.com/how-deal-betrayal-relationship-love-painful-couple-management-workshop/Wondering what relationship betrayal is, how to deal with it, why it’s so painful, and why people do it? Continue reading to learn more!Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:58:34 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-signs-integrity-important-relationship-build-trust-workshop/https://lorijean.com/what-signs-integrity-important-relationship-build-trust-workshop/Why is integrity important in relationships? Does it help build trust? Read on to learn how to maintain integrity in your relationship.Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:01:45 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-important-affection-why-show-lack-ruin-relationship-management-workshop/https://lorijean.com/how-important-affection-why-show-lack-ruin-relationship-management-workshop/Curious about relationship affection, why it’s hard to show affection to your partner, and if lack of it ruins relationships? Read on!Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:49:49 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-feel-relationship-unhappy-why-stay-intimacy-coaching/https://lorijean.com/how-feel-relationship-unhappy-why-stay-intimacy-coaching/Not sure how you feel in a relationship, how you can know if you’re unhappy in a relationship? Are you thinking of giving up? Keep reading!Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:21:33 GMThttps://lorijean.com/feeling-sad-relationship-reason-couples-retreat-workshop/https://lorijean.com/feeling-sad-relationship-reason-couples-retreat-workshop/What do you do when you’re feeling sad in a relationship? How can you tell your partner you’re struggling? Keep reading to find out.Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:20:34 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-mean-better-person-change-partner-relationship-healthy-management-workshop/https://lorijean.com/what-mean-better-person-change-partner-relationship-healthy-management-workshop/Want to become a better partner in a relationship? Wondering if you can change and what qualities to adopt? Continue reading to learn.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:02:36 GMThttps://lorijean.com/why-control-emotions-thinking-codependency-relationship-coach/https://lorijean.com/why-control-emotions-thinking-codependency-relationship-coach/Is it possible to control emotions through thoughts? Why is it so difficult? Read on to learn how to manage your emotions in a relationship.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:29:47 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-fix-boredom-tired-relationship-intimacy-coaching/https://lorijean.com/how-fix-boredom-tired-relationship-intimacy-coaching/Wondering why your relationship has become boring? Learn if couples get tired of each other & what to do about re-building intimacy. Read on!Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:08:23 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-causes-person-emotionless-hide-feelings-intimacy-coaching/https://lorijean.com/what-causes-person-emotionless-hide-feelings-intimacy-coaching/Can you be truly emotionless? Why would someone hide their emotions? How to deal with an emotionally unavailable person? Read on!Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:17:14 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-causes-emotional-blockage-hold-emotions-relationship-intimacy/https://lorijean.com/what-causes-emotional-blockage-hold-emotions-relationship-intimacy/What is emotional blockage? Is it healthy to supress emotions? Learn what causes emotional blockages & how to find release through coaching.Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:42:10 GMThttps://lorijean.com/why-anger-sadness-affect-relationship-coaching-retreat-2/https://lorijean.com/why-anger-sadness-affect-relationship-coaching-retreat-2/Not sure why you are so angry? Learn about the types of anger, how it can affect your relationship, and what you can do to release it.Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:00:36 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-causes-emotional-distancing-partner-relationship-intimacy-problems/https://lorijean.com/what-causes-emotional-distancing-partner-relationship-intimacy-problems/Not sure why you’ve become emotionally distant from your partner and loved ones? Want to know what caused it all? Keep reading and see.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:36:12 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-choose-similar-different-couples-attract-relationship-coaching/https://lorijean.com/how-choose-similar-different-couples-attract-relationship-coaching/Wondering how you can choose a partner compatible to you? Not sure if they should be similar or different? Continue reading to find out.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:17:36 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-causes-loss-attraction-normal-love-regain-relationship-intimacy/https://lorijean.com/what-causes-loss-attraction-normal-love-regain-relationship-intimacy/Wondering what causes loss of attraction although you love your partner? Want to know if that’s normal and how you can regain attraction? Read on.Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:47:55 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-dishonesty-ruin-relationship-5-signs-lying-deal-intimacy-coaching/https://lorijean.com/how-dishonesty-ruin-relationship-5-signs-lying-deal-intimacy-coaching/It’s difficult to notice dishonesty in a relationship, and even more difficult to successfully deal with it. Keep reading to learn how.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:51:05 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-stop-idealize-love-partners-defense-mechanism-addiction-intensive/https://lorijean.com/how-stop-idealize-love-partners-defense-mechanism-addiction-intensive/Wondering why we tend to idealize relationships? Read on to learn about the idealization and devaluation cycle & learn how to break it.Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:38:30 GMThttps://lorijean.com/difference-narcissism-codependency-attachment-style-intensive-retreat/https://lorijean.com/difference-narcissism-codependency-attachment-style-intensive-retreat/Want to learn about the differences and similarities between narcissism and codependency? Read on to learn if narcissists are also codependent.Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:17:20 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-difference-private-person-secluded-partner-feel-intimacy-building/https://lorijean.com/what-difference-private-person-secluded-partner-feel-intimacy-building/It is not easy to open up in a relationship, especially if you’re a private person. However, you can share emotions. Keep reading to learn how.Tue, 01 Sep 2020 09:29:56 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-being-ignored-manipulative-partner-relationship-coach/https://lorijean.com/what-being-ignored-manipulative-partner-relationship-coach/Can’t deal with being ignored in your relationship? Learn why that is the case & how you can respond to being given the silent treatment.Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:27:46 GMThttps://lorijean.com/narcissist-love-bombing-relationship-retreat/https://lorijean.com/narcissist-love-bombing-relationship-retreat/Want to find out how narcissists use love bombing to manipulate? Read on to learn how to recognize love bombing and how long it usually lasts.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:18:40 GMThttps://lorijean.com/deal-with-emotional-unavailability-partner-stonewalling/https://lorijean.com/deal-with-emotional-unavailability-partner-stonewalling/Is your partner distant? Read on to learn how to recognize the signs of emotional unavailability and stonewalling and learn how to cope!Thu, 07 May 2020 07:30:11 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-let-guard-down-dating-vulnerable-issues-workshop/https://lorijean.com/how-let-guard-down-dating-vulnerable-issues-workshop/Struggling to be vulnerable when dating? Read on to find out how to let your guard down and learn how to navigate the dating world in your 30s!Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:08:57 GMThttps://lorijean.com/couples-cheating-together-after-infidelity-workshop/https://lorijean.com/couples-cheating-together-after-infidelity-workshop/Can your relationship survive infidelity? Learn how you can move past it and reconnect with your partner through a meaningful healing process.Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:44:15 GMThttps://lorijean.com/healthy-relationship-love-important-qualities-couples-retreat-workshop/https://lorijean.com/healthy-relationship-love-important-qualities-couples-retreat-workshop/Not sure how to keep your relationship healthy and strong? Read on to learn why words matter and how to make love last!Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:50:34 GMThttps://lorijean.com/red-flag-signs-controlling-person-codependency-coaching/https://lorijean.com/red-flag-signs-controlling-person-codependency-coaching/How do you know when a relationship is wrong for you? Here are some common red flags and signs of a controlling person. Read on!Mon, 27 Jan 2020 10:04:37 GMThttps://lorijean.com/common-commitment-issues-partner-relationship-causes-solutions/https://lorijean.com/common-commitment-issues-partner-relationship-causes-solutions/What are relationship commitment issues and what causes them? What do you do if your partner has commitment issues? Read on!Fri, 24 Jan 2020 08:44:21 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-rebuild-relationship-after-breakup-regain-trust/https://lorijean.com/how-rebuild-relationship-after-breakup-regain-trust/Can a relationship work after a break? Find out if you can rebuild a relationship, overcome the biggest challenges & regain trust after a break-up!Fri, 10 Jan 2020 16:08:59 GMThttps://lorijean.com/what-is-love-addiction-signs-causes-recovery/https://lorijean.com/what-is-love-addiction-signs-causes-recovery/What is love addiction and what causes it? Are YOU addicted to love? Learn about the common signs and ways to develop healthy relationship & coping skills.Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:38:58 GMThttps://lorijean.com/not-ready-to-date-again-just-yet-we-look-at-7-signs/https://lorijean.com/not-ready-to-date-again-just-yet-we-look-at-7-signs/Wondering if you are ready for a relationship? Here are the signs that show you may not be ready to move on just yet.Sat, 02 Nov 2019 16:37:03 GMThttps://lorijean.com/how-to-leave-an-addictive-relationship/https://lorijean.com/how-to-leave-an-addictive-relationship/Are you in an addictive relationship? Read on to find out what defines an unhealthy relationship and learn how to leave your love addiction behind.Thu, 30 May 2019 18:48:37 GMThttps://lorijean.com/deboarding-crazy-train/https://lorijean.com/deboarding-crazy-train/On her blog, Lori Jean Glass talks about: Deboarding the Crazy Train. The article gives insight about what it takes to find relational freedom.Tue, 09 Jan 2018 19:34:23 GMThttps://lorijean.com/a-mind-body-perspective-on-anxiety-depression-and-attachment/https://lorijean.com/a-mind-body-perspective-on-anxiety-depression-and-attachment/A look at how anxiety, stress and trauma impact a person's being from early childhood and into adulthood.Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:22:00 GMT