Contempt: it’s one of the most poisonous ways of communication that can ruin your relationship. It normally shows up as a result of unresolved anger that gets built up over time. But what is contempt? And how might it harm your relationship? How do you and your partner share or process anger? Contempt happens when one or both partners bottle up their anger. Instead of … [Read more...] about How Contempt Can Harm Your Relationship And What To Do About It
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5 Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Relationships
Relationships can be wonderful things. They’re a chance to connect with someone on a deeper, more emotional level, and even discover new things about yourself. However, when you’re sharing your life with someone else, things can sometimes be stressful too. The unfortunate truth is that everyone will feel stress connected to their relationship at one time or another. You … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Relationships
How to Prevent Stonewalling in Your Relationship
Have you ever been in an argument with your partner that just keeps getting more and more intense? Everything said seems like the same thing over and over again. And then the argument escalates to the point where one partner completely withdraws, pushing the other way. It’s like a stone wall was built to solve the problem. Yet you’re both left feeling alone or … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Stonewalling in Your Relationship
Signs That You’re in a Codependent Relationship
Love is unselfish, but how far would you go for your beloved? You might be in a codependent relationship if there is an imbalance of power in the relationship. Codependency is when you are dependent on someone else for your own self-worth. In codependent relationships, one person is generally the “rescuer” and the other is the “rescued”: - Rescuer: Finds … [Read more...] about Signs That You’re in a Codependent Relationship
How to Defuse Arguments Before Things Go Too Far
A proper argument can be highly productive. Unfortunately, not many arguments are done well. Most arguments fail to reach a resolution and lead to additional animosity. Being cooped up with the same people day after day can lead to a greater number of arguments. If you’re going to argue, at least attempt to do it in a productive way. Handling disagreements appropriately … [Read more...] about How to Defuse Arguments Before Things Go Too Far