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, for intense [...]
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By nature, our brains are wired to desire attachment to others. We are social creatures; even entering into conflict is a manifestation of our mutual need to “link” or “attach” ourselves to another person.
However, the ways we attach to one another depend on many factors, namely, how our mothers/caregivers were attached to us during our [...]
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Also tagged attachment, attachment patterns, attachment styles, communication, communication in relationships, conflict in relationships, conflict resolution, Healthy Marriage, marriage, Passive Aggressive Behavior, passive aggressive spouse, Relationships, trust
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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.
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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, Emotional Abuse, frustration, humiliation, isolation, loneliness, love, negative emotions, Relationships, respect, Self-Esteem
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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 enough, [...]
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Posted in Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Relationships
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Also tagged appreciation, conflict, conflict resolution, emotions, feelings, fight, happiness, Healthy Marriage, Relationships, respect, understanding
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Given that our definition of marriage is that it should be a mutual admiration society, how come the other person is always pointing out our negative aspects and forgetting our good traits?
In other words, that our partner doesn’t show enough appreciation. Yet those who complaint about this are perpetrators as well! There is a certain [...]
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Also tagged appreciation, critique, feelings, fight, Healthy Marriage, isolation, love, recognition, respect, Self-Esteem
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