Mother’s Day Card from my Hubby to his Mother…
What show of affection are you getting this year? (FROM AN EMAIL JUST RECEIVED FROM CELINE, A READER….THANKS FOR THIS GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE COMMUNICATION!) “I just found that my mother in law is going to get this Mother’s Day Card from my husband, Matt. I could not resist […]
Is there a Power Battle at Your Home?
Is there a Power Battle at Your Home emotional needs Passive-aggressive behavior does not happen in a vacuum; it is a response inside interaction with someone else. Basically, in this interaction, one is doing the passive resisting and the other is getting frustrated, in an endless power battle. We know a lot about the motivations […]
Self-Esteem – See the Holidays as an Opportunity, Not an Obstacle
Do you need to boost your self-esteem? Here and now, we have ideas… Often hopes are high for a happy and even romantic holiday season, with examples all-around of snuggling couples and fireplaces, parties with champagne and mistletoe, and nostalgia bringing about innocence and softness to many. Despite the anxiety or dread you may […]