In conflict situations, emotional and physical boundaries set the tone for how conflict will be handled, and even when/how conflict will arise. For some, a lack of boundaries creates contact that is more intrusive than intimate; for others, too many boundaries create alienation and distrust between partners. We often hear from clients that the boundaries [...]
When women out of fear deny what they are experiencing under an emotionally abusive husband, they help perpetuate this behavior. It is not helping to “keep the marriage going,” but is creating permission for abuse.
By neilwarner
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged abuse, aggression, angry husband, Cold Shoulder, conflict, confrontation, critique, domestic violence, fight, forgiveness, frustration, humiliation, loneliness, negative emotions, rejection
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Much of the conflict in our lives begins when we feel that we are suffering (either alone or at the hands of those we’re in conflict with).Brian Lynch, M.D., has shared his thoughts on suffering and how we can see it in a different way. This helps tremendously when trying to create more peace and [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Healthy Marriage, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationship Repair, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged abuse, anger, appreciation, conflict resolution, emotions, frustration, hidden anger, humiliation, passive aggression, peace, repressed anger
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Your communication style is important to recognize and define, as it affects how people react to you and how they address your needs. In the workplace, it can be especially important to know how you are communicating (and thus how you are perceived) as a professional colleague. It is also important in personal relationships, in [...]
By neilwarner
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationship Repair, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged aggression, appreciation, attitude change, conflict resolution, confrontation, control, critique, emotions, feelings, frustration, Healthy Marriage, healthy relationships, love, negative emotions, recognition, Relationships
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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 [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Healthy Marriage, Relationships, Self-Esteem, silent treatment
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Also tagged abuse, appreciation, emotions, feelings, frustration, hidden anger, humiliation, isolation, respect, Silence
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