I was invited to a couple’s hang out a few weeks back, we played this game where
we were all asked to pick a small card from a bag and whatever word was written
on the card, we were asked to explain a recent time our spouse displayed that
trait.
One of the men at the meeting said something under … Read the rest
We conclude our study of the four communication patterns that lead to the demise of a relationship.
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STONEWALLING; This is shorting down in the middle of a conflict discussion and refusing to respond but
verbally and non-verbally. Predominantly, men are the users of this communication style, (about 85%).
Stone walling is different from taking … Read the rest
We continue our study of the four communication patterns that lead to the demise of a relationship, we
will be considering the third deadly communication pattern.
DEFENSIVENESS: Criticism and contempt often trigger a person to defend themselves against an attack.
People defend themselves when they feel attacked, they feel unjustly accused and may withdraw, act
like the innocent victim or … Read the rest
We continue our study of the four communication patterns that lead to the demise of a relationship, we
have discussed criticism.
CONTEMPT: Contempt is like taking criticism to a whole new level, it expresses a feeling of dislike
towards somebody, it implies that the other person is worthless or undeserving of respect.
The contemptuous partner puts themselves in a more … Read the rest
We are in one of the most exciting times in history, for the first time we have a research-based
understanding and specific ingredients that every couple can use to build a strong marriage relationship.
Secondly, we can say for certain the kinds of relational patterns that leads inevitably to the death of the
relationships.
Increasingly, it is becoming more of … Read the rest