January 20, 2011 – 10:27 am
It is very common for people to see a mere difference of opinions as a situation where they are pushed to “win.”
Winning means imposing their view, convincing the other person of his wrong ways, and having finally the last word. Finally, it becomes a form of control, and a power struggle.
How often have we seen [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships
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Also tagged appreciation, attitude change, conflict, confrontation, critique, feelings, fight, healthy relationships, reconciliation, resilience, respect, understanding
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October 14, 2010 – 10:53 am
Does a fight with your partner often result in them putting all the blame on you and your shortcomings?
The biggest temptation in a situation like this, as it drags on and on and you feel worse and worse, is to say “Yes, you’re right” and end the conversation. They walk away with a satisfied look [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships
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Also tagged anger, control, critique, Emotional Abuse, feelings, frustration, healthy relationships, hidden anger, isolation, negative emotions, resentment, Self-Esteem
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October 11, 2010 – 10:55 am
It is usually painless to ask yourself whether or not you love someone. However, it is much harder to ask yourself whether or not you cause them emotional pain. When do you know that you are abusing someone you love?
To immediately ask yourself, “Do I abuse my partner?” may cause you to panic. It may [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Anger Management, Emotional Abuse, Healthy Marriage, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged abuse, appreciation, critique, Emotional Abuse, feelings, Healthy Marriage, loneliness, Relationships, resentment, verbal abuse
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In old days, perhaps it was the natural marriage relationship style, the one we saw in our parents’ relationship: the dominating husband, and the sweet subservient wife. It was the norm, and people took that as the logic, expected way to be in a marriage.
It had a dirty secret….if the wife would have different takes [...]
Sometimes, help is coming from different sources, when you never expect it. There is a very detailed and extremely supportive article about the reasons women tell themselves they need to stay put in abusive relationships…and you need to read it all.
Want to know what John Shore has to teach you? Just click here now, [...]
By norafem
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Relationships
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Also tagged abuse, anger, appreciation, domestic violence, Emotional Abuse, emotions, frustration, loneliness, Self-Esteem
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