September 30, 2011 – 11:41 am
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?
By alfaprima
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged abuse, belonging, brain, bullying, communication, emotional needs, emotional pain, interaction, ostracization, ostracized, rejected, rejection, relationship conflict, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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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 [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Anger Management, Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged anger, angry husband, conflict resolution, confrontation, frustration, humiliation, resilience, Self-Esteem
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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.
By alfaprima
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Healthy Marriage, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged aggression, anger, conflict, domestic violence, frustration, healthy relationships, humiliation, isolation, loneliness, love, negative emotions, Relationships, respect, Self-Esteem
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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 [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged appreciation, attitude change, conflict resolution, confrontation, control, critique, forgiveness, happiness, Healthy Marriage, hidden anger, love, recognition
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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, [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Marriage and Communications, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged aggression, attitude change, conflict, confrontation, critique, emotions, feelings, respect, Self-Esteem
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