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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Why Giving Someone the Silent Treatment is a Mistake
The silent treatment is a refusal to communicate with someone that wants to communicate. Experts in psychology and marriage therapy often label the silent treatment as a form of emotional abuse, passive-aggressive behavior, and controlling behavior. It’s basically an attempt by a person to get what they want by making the other person miserable. It’s a form of … [Read more...] about Why Giving Someone the Silent Treatment is a Mistake