Tag: conflict
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Emotional intimacy: Questions you should ask when dating.
Emotional intimacy is frequently disregarded and thus difficult to establish because the other demands are not understood. Asking the proper questions during the dating stage can assist improve communication, make both partners feel appreciated and understood, and deepen the emotional and physical bond. Here are some important questions to consider when dating and forming relationships.…
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Passive-Aggressive Behavior in relationships: Signs, impact and solutions.
We have normalized passive aggression and frequently aren’t even aware that we are engaging in it. A straightforward description of passive-aggressive behavior is, expressing resentment, frustration, or dissatisfaction in indirect ways rather than openly communicating feelings. Here are 3 common behaviors: 1. Silent Treatment Refusing to talk or acknowledge the partner when upset instead of…
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Your Wednesday Morning Fix: Life is full of ups and downs.
Just as a tree loses its leaves in the fall only to gain them back in the spring, so too are things that end in our lives. Clinging to the old will only delay your inevitable blossoming. Therefore, be willing to accept that sometimes things must end to allow for new growth and opportunities.
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Why men and women lack the basic understanding of being in relationships.
I was reading a post from a person I follow on social media who is a relationship coach. Her post title, “Why I am over it,” drew my attention as she expressed how exhausting it was to teach individuals, especially women. She also said that neither men nor women truly understood what it meant to…
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Your morning fix-Having mental fortitude.
“Having mental fortitude means pushing yourself just a little bit farther. It is learning that you don’t have to say “yes” to everything. Sometimes, even though it sounds harsh, “no” is the right answer. It is learning to be honest, even when it’s difficult to express it out loud. It is learning how to use…
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Your Tuesday morning fix: Loneliness is the result of an inability to be authentic.
Loneliness results from not being able to be authentic. People that are not true to you will be the ones you attract if you don’t show who you really are.
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Your Monday morning fix: People’s treatment of you reflects their self-esteem.
It’s easy to tell how people feel about you. When they don’t value themselves, they won’t see your value, when they don’t trust themselves to make good decisions, they will find it hard to accept any advice given. The more time you spend with these people, the less you will value and trust yourself.