Tag Archives: frustration

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

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.

A Better Relationship Means Telling Your Partner Where it Hurts

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 [...]

Surprise! you are happiest when sharing issues making your husband unhappy!

According to a new research study conducted by the American Psychological Society, men and women have different criteria for feeling happy in a relationship. Yeah, shocker, right? However, the criteria this particular study found is interesting, and could help you understand better what your partner needs from you during conflict. Couples were brought in and [...]

Are you passive, assertive, or aggressive?

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 [...]

What Child Abuse Does to The Brain

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 [...]