Tag Archives: Emotional Abuse

Being Excluded by Others: A Real Pain in the Brain

When and how is our need for love and connection denied?
In the interpersonal relationship field, we are always doing this dance of connecting and isolating ourselves, going between togetherness and individual action.
But what about group interaction?

What kind of love enemy are you?

In a passive aggressive relationship, it’s easy to define what makes a bad enemy: hidden anger, sabotage, the cold shoulder, and so on.
However, is it possible that there is also such a thing as a “good” enemy? If so, can a bad enemy be turned into a good one?
Let’s remember what a marriage is. It’s [...]

Wounded Children Nation

When our childhood is attacked by adverse situations in relationship with our parents, the effects can be long lasting in our lives and health. There is no way time only will heal a wounded inner child.

Will you be there for me?

In the inner game of relationships, there are core questions that make or break them.  Those questions refers to the most basic needs we humans have: for companionship and recognition:

Are you accessible when I try to reach out to you?
Will you be responsive to my needs?
Are you committed to this relationship?

In other words, beneath the content of [...]

How to Handle Conflict Gracefully

How hard is it for you to handle conflict? Maybe you are fighting with someone, witnessing a brawl, or need to tell someone that they’ve upset you – regardless of which it is, the situation makes your palms sweat, your stomach hurt, or you voice crack.
These are all normal reactions, as most conflicts are uncomfortable, [...]

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