Oct 20, 2006
This post is a very difficult one for me to write because it’s contrary to the standard message around abuse. So…before you read this post, if you are in, or have ever been in, an abusive relationship (either verbally or physically), please use your boundaries while...
Oct 2, 2006
I continue to see rage impacting more families than I care to report. I see it in many families I work with, as well as in families I know personally. In all the families, it takes its toll. Some people however, wouldn’t call what’s going on in their homes “rage”. In...
Sep 19, 2006
I often hear women complain about their partner’s lack of emotional connection, reluctance to share, or frequent withdrawal at home. They are often so angry about this that they can barely contain themselves. When I ask how they handle this, they often spit out a list...
Jul 28, 2006
A friend was telling me a story about her daughter. She said her daughter had a friend who lived in her neighborhood and went to her school. When the two were at home, her friend was nice to her and fun to play with. When they were at school, this friend was...
May 17, 2006
Safety is a prerequisite for all healthy relationships. If you are using physical violence against someone in anger, that person is not safe. Intense anger acted out physically will break a connection instantly. Being angry is a human emotion that all of us feel at...
Apr 10, 2006
Women often ask me what they’re supposed to do when their partners do something they don’t like. If they say something, their partner accuses them of nagging; if they don’t say anything then the women get angry and resentful. So, what do you do? The short answer is...
