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, healthy relationships, humiliation, loneliness, love, negative emotions, Relationships, respect, Self-Esteem
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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 [...]
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, healthy relationships, love, recognition, respect, Self-Esteem
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Let’s take a different perspective on conflict. Not one that tells the usual story about a victim and a victimizer, but a balanced view including both sides’ perspectives, as two players participating in a shared game: to get satisfaction of their own needs.
Any relationship is an implicit contract in which both individuals promise to help [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged appreciation, conflict resolution, confrontation, control, feelings, fight, frustration, growth, human needs, loneliness, love, recognition, Relationships, respect, Self-Esteem
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February 18, 2011 – 2:56 pm
Our frame of thinking and general attitude on life determines how satisfied we will feel and how successful we will become. A person who has a positive expectation about life in general, will behave accepting what life offers as an endless learning opportunity. This person will function in a more relaxed, calm and efficient way [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged attitude change, conflict resolution, Emotional Abuse, emotions, feelings, happiness, happy life, loneliness, negative emotions, positive emotions, respect, Self-Esteem, 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, humiliation, negative emotions, resentment, Self-Esteem
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