Attachment patterns are being created even as the child is being delivered from the womb. Attachment to others is inborn and instinctive, part of the brain that evolves as a self-protection measure for the child.
This learned process allows the child to know where the parent is, and how to get close to the parent. With [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged appreciation, attitude change, confrontation, critique, emotions, love, resentment, respect, 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.
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, isolation, love, negative emotions, Relationships, 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, isolation, 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, isolation, negative emotions, positive emotions, respect, Self-Esteem, understanding
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December 22, 2010 – 3:42 pm
In this special time of the year, besides doing too many tasks together in order to make time to prepare for celebrations, we also have the opportunity to reflect on our deep values: love, companionship, respect for and appreciation of important people in our lives….
Here is a little story to invite us to focus on [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Healthy Marriage, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged appreciation, attitude change, conflict resolution, feelings, forgiveness, happiness, healthy relationships, love, recognition, reconciliation, understanding
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