October 7, 2010 – 10:31 am
In recognizing forms and signs of abuse, it is necessary to establish that abuse can take many forms, and they are not always as obvious as yelling or beating.
Overt abuse is the more obvious form of abuse. The abuser is often aggressive and physically and/or psychologically violent. They may employ vicious name-calling, act with [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Healthy Marriage, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged abuse, aggression, appreciation, conflict, control, critique, Emotional Abuse, feelings, Healthy Marriage, hidden anger, verbal abuse
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We go through life moved by a set of automatic beliefs accepted way back in our past when we didn’t know better…Regardless of that, now those core beliefs rule our lives. Now, it’s natural to believe that we are no good at math or that with our looks nobody will feel attracted to us…once our [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Emotional Abuse, Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Relationships, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged attitude change, backstabbing, critique, Emotional Abuse, feelings, happiness, healthy relationships, negative emotions, resilience, workplace anxiety
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Conflict-seeking people have mastered all your emotional buttons, and they push them with regularity. Here, we want to remember that it takes two to tango.
When you are ready to deny them the drama and adrenaline rush (by behaving calmer and less reactive in stressful situations) they initially react very negatively, almost as if they are [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Anger Management, Emotional Abuse, Healthy Marriage, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Self-Esteem
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Also tagged aggression, anger, anger attack, attitude change, confrontation, control, Emotional Abuse, feelings, negative emotions, respect
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November 18, 2009 – 5:49 am
How do you react to hubby’s hostile silence?
He says nothing, but you know he is mad as hell. He is obviously sulking in front of you, and his attitude fills the room with a very negative vibe. For you, this silent anger is far more maddening and crazy than an overt attack…you would prefer to [...]
Trying to understand the confusion that his message: “I love you” causes in your brain, because he says that while he is always busy with everything else but you?
Have you noticed that usually there is a thick curtain of technological devices between you and him, like his cell phone (always in a call with [...]