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, 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 [...]
By alfaprima
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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 [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged appreciation, critique, feelings, fight, Healthy Marriage, isolation, love, recognition, respect, Self-Esteem
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February 28, 2011 – 12:00 pm
Although it may seem unromantic, a happy marriage is a long term project that requires daily tending. When we’re young and in love, we tend to think of marriage as this blissful thing that springs up out of the ground like a full fledged garden. In reality, it takes work. You have to pull weeds, [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Relationships
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Also tagged appreciation, conflict, conflict management, conflict resolution, divorce, happiness, Healthy Marriage, love, preparing for marriage, Relationships, romance, understanding
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February 24, 2011 – 5:38 pm
How can we promote happiness in our environment? Gratitude could very well be the key. Because many of us may lead busy and stressful lives that barely give us quality time to spend with our loved ones, we tend to forget that having them in our lives is a blessing. In other words, we focus [...]
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, emotions, feelings, forgiveness, Healthy Marriage, love, Resistance
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