Child abuse is just as prevalent as it ever was, but now that the psychological effects of abuse are being studied in more depth, we are gaining more understanding about the effects of abuse on a person’s life, both as a child and an adult. Child abuse can lead to an adult who practices the same [...]
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Healthy Marriage, Relationships, Self-Esteem, silent treatment
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Also tagged abuse, Emotional Abuse, emotions, feelings, frustration, hidden anger, humiliation, isolation, respect, Silence
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January 30, 2012 – 2:34 pm
We’re always on the look out for new resources that can help you achieve greater relationship happiness in your life. Whether they’re books, forums or programs, our colleagues in the field of relationship psychology have a lot of interesting new ideas to share. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share with you this [...]
Attachment patterns are being created even as the child is being delivered from the womb. Attachment to others is inborn and instinctive, part of the brain that evolves as a self-protection measure for the child. This learned process allows the child to know where the parent is, and how to get close to the parent. [...]
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Posted in Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged attitude change, confrontation, critique, emotions, loneliness, love, resentment, respect, trust
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At the heart of the human experience is the need to feel loved, and to feel love for others. This connection in its multiple forms goes to the heart of our own identity. What kind of relationships? Better them to be healthy and meaningful, we wish….But in all cases, we tend to reenact the primal [...]
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Posted in Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged conflict, confrontation, critique, forgiveness, happiness, Healthy Marriage, healthy relationships, reconciliation, resilience
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Today we have a useful step for resolving frequent conflict in family relationships. Create “rules of engagement” with your partner or family members, and make sure that the rules are clear to everyone. The next time there is a conflict, these rules are to be strictly followed. What are some rules that we recommend? Well, [...]
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Posted in Anger Management, Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships
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Also tagged angry husband, attitude change, Cold Shoulder, conflict, conflict coach, conflict resolution, conflict rules, confrontation, control, emotions, feelings, fight, frustration, happiness, Healthy Marriage, healthy relationships, negative emotions, Relationships, respect, Self-Esteem, understanding
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