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Abusive Behavior First Red Flag? Hear Him Yelling at You!

April 14, 2012 – 1:59 pm

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 | Posted in Emotional Abuse, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships, Self-Esteem | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

New Year’s Resolutions Doomed to Fail?

January 2, 2012 – 5:00 pm

Isn’t it wonderful how we submit to the pixie dust of year end’s magic? besides running here and there to present our best image, our best table and food, our best dress, house, etc, we also enter into a magic territory when it is necessary to design vital goals for us. Because? Just because now, [...]

By alfaprima | Posted in Anger Management, Healthy Marriage, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationship Repair, Relationships, Self-Esteem | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Keep the Peace using Conflict Rules

June 9, 2011 – 10:13 am

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, [...]

By alfaprima | Posted in Anger Management, Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Fight to Protect the Love in Your Relationship

May 6, 2011 – 9:59 am

When we communicate with one another, we are attempting to make an emotional connection – with our eyes, our body, our words. This is because humans are social beings; our brains are programmed to seek love and empathy from others. So what about getting defensive? Does that go against the natural program of love-seeking? Surprisingly [...]

By alfaprima | Posted in Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Relationships | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

10 Rules for Friendly Fighting for Couples (Guest Post)

April 12, 2011 – 9:54 am

By MARIE HARTWELL-WALKER, ED.D. For some people, this is a truly radical idea: There is no need to fight with your partner. Ever. Accusations, recriminations, character assassination, threats, name-calling, and cursing, whether delivered at top volume or with a quiet sarcastic sneer, damage a relationship, often irrevocably. Nobody needs to be a monster or to be treated monstrously. [...]

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