Emotional abuse is meant to hurt emotionally, of course, but it also hurts intellectually. It begins to make the victim wonder if the words and actions are warranted. Always questioning whether the abusive behavior is deserved. Eventually this … [Read more...]
How dirty is your fighting style? Want to learn how to fight fair?
We have posted before about the value of fighting with love instead of anger. Using calm dialogue and speaking with respect ("fighting" with "love") is always a better option during conflict; fighting fire with fire, with the aim of someone winning … [Read more...]
Gratitude makes for happy, healthy families
How can we promote happiness in our environment? Gratitude could very well be the key.Because many of us may lead busy and stressful lives that barely give us quality time to spend with our loved ones, we tend to forget that having them in our lives … [Read more...]
Too near, too far? How personal boundaries and self-esteem mix
In conflict situations, emotional and physical boundaries set the tone for how conflict will be handled, and even when/how conflict will arise. For some, a lack of boundaries creates contact that is more intrusive than intimate; for others, too many … [Read more...]
Surprise! you are happiest when sharing issues making your husband unhappy!
According to a new research study conducted by the American Psychological Society, men and women have different criteria for feeling happy in a relationship. Yeah, shocker, right? However, the criteria this particular study found is interesting, … [Read more...]
