Monday, January 6, 2014

He wants her and she needs him (I)

He wants her and she needs him (I)


One source of marital conflict may be the disjunction between rights and wants and rights and needs; that is basically the conflict between the inner and the outer self, which is not entirely about the marital couple; the conflict is between the "self" and the "outside" world. This knowledge may help the couple understand the difference between one's own and the partner's needs and wants about being "needed" or "wanted" at different times.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Which relational attachments succeed during the holidays?

Which relational attachments succeed during the holidays?


During the holidays, and may be at other times (Christmas included), showing a positive attitude towards oneself and the partner may reduce avoidance, indifference, frustration, distress, stress, being rude, jealousy, paranoia, sadness and may increase attentiveness, approaching, self-esteem, confidence, intimacy, understanding or happiness.