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 [...]
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, loneliness, love, recognition, Relationships, 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, loneliness, negative emotions, positive emotions, Self-Esteem, understanding
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January 25, 2011 – 10:34 am
We all know that it is hard to work for someone you simply can’t respect. However, is that lack of respect a sign of a faulty boss, or a faulty worker? Though the question is hard, maybe even confrontational, it is important to remember that everyone has points in their lives where they need to [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships
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Also tagged anger, angry boss, bad boss, conflict, confrontation, control, fight, frustration, humiliation, workplace anxiety
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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 [...]
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, humiliation, reconciliation, resilience, understanding
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December 15, 2010 – 12:55 pm
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, [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Anger Management, Emotional Abuse, Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships
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Also tagged anger, angry husband, attitude change, control, emotions, feelings, forgiveness, healthy relationships, hidden anger, resentment, Self-Esteem, verbal abuse
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