It happened again. The simple conversation about the homework and the grades turned into a full on argument with my teen. Why couldn't this just be easier? Why must grades or chores or the time of day be so emotionally explosive? You'd think after 3...
Stonewalling is a classic technique used often in negotiations. It's usually fairly effective, too! You can Stonewall your opponent into believing you're going to raise the ante in a lawsuit or court battle. However, when Stonewalling is used in a marriage, a couple can easily...
[caption id="attachment_444" align="alignleft" width="300"] Contempt - Corrosive[/caption] Hey, there. We're continuing on in figuring out how couples can let their relationships deteriorate and slip into some Destructive Dances of relating to each other. We started at the Marriage-Relationship Saga . We're going to keep walking...
[caption id="attachment_807" align="alignleft" width="300"] The Road Can Be a Steep Climb[/caption] The destructive ways of relating couples get into is tricky. Finger pointing often becomes a way of life. The reason why you're unhappy is certainly because of your partner . The reason why your...
Criticism is one of the 4 Horsemen couples need to watch out for in their marriage. I began writing about Dr. John Gottman's 4 Horsemen of miserable marriages in my previous blog, The Marriage-Relationship Saga . According to Gottman's research, Criticism will take the "happy"...