Tag Archives: resentment

5 Steps for Anger-Free Holidays!

There can be many opportunities for you to feel the joy promised by the season…but also to feel that your buttons are pushed beyond your limits. It’s in your hands to have a simple plan to manage holidays stress with grace and class. No more family anger explosions leaving a sour taste in your memory, [...]

Emotional Conflict produced by Mind Games?

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 [...]

Emotional Abuse: Do You Abuse Others?

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 [...]

Healthy or Abusive Relationship?

If you have been involved in emotionally abusive relationships, you may not have a clear idea of what a healthy relationship is like. To really know if you are in the healthy relationship necessary for your personal growth, we need to focus on the human needs we all have, and ask the fundamental question: How [...]

Is your angry, silent partner a challenge?

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 [...]