Consent Preferences

assertiveness

Resentment in your relationship: How to catch it early and knock it right out

Resentment in your relationship:  How to catch it early and knock it right out

In a relationship, whether this is a romantic relationship or another close relationship, there are a few things we, as humans, typically respond to more desirably. There are also things to which we tend to respond undesirably. Some examples of things that we respond more desirably to would include: validation, communication, loyalty, and trust. Consequently, the absence of some of or all these things can lead to what John Gottman and Nan Silver (The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, 1999) referred to as the “Four Horseman of the Apocalypse” for a relationship. These “four horsemen” include criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. One of the most destructive of these is Contempt.

“Boundaries” ... The Therapist Word

“Boundaries” ... The Therapist Word

I want to challenge you to try setting a boundary and seeing how it feels! It may be very uncomfortable at first, but it may also result in some positive changes in your life!