Withdrawing from your romantic relationship isn't the only option you have when you feel your needs are not noticed or attended to. You four other choices that involve improving your communication and framing your expectations in ways that will get you the attention and respect you crave.
Avoid holiday stress with family and loved ones by focusing on the symbols of the holidays rather than their rituals. Get two tips on passing over the troubled waters of relationship stress trying to please others, feeling trapped in the same arguments and having to compromise your needs. Learn how to ressurect the strong bonds of value and appreciation in one another that offer renewal and a promising future.
Betrayal by a loved one can fill you with rage and helplessness. Learn how to drill down under the anger of betrayal and discover what is eating away at your sense of security. Find your sense of control and power so that you can enjoy intimate relationships without fear of betrayal.
Do you want to know how to make sure to get your date to see you again? Learn how to put on your 3D emotional lens and check in with your traffic lights. Avoid miscommunication with crossed signals. Discover how you may be giving off red lights signals that put your date off, rather than the green lights that may turn them on.
Stress makes it hard to make decisions that are based on sound judgment. Men and women use stress differently when making decision. Their varying strategies cause clashes and conflict that can get in the way of intimacy. Learn how to balance out the gender differences in handling stress during decision making times and get the best of both worlds, that promotes intimacy and strong bonds.
If you are afraid of your partner's reaction to what you may share, then you probably avoid communicating about important things until a crisis arises. Leaving it so late creates a bad reaction and makes you more afraid, putting you in a negative loop. Learn the 3 steps you need to take to stop the anticipated fear and come from a confident place, solving things together and strengthening your intimate connections.
If you work hard but never feel the investment in your future happiness pays off then you are always chasing a happiness that is elusive. You may be stressed with trying harder and not getting anywhere because your investment is focused in the wrong direction. Learn how to invest your time, energy and attention on the less tangible aspects of relationships and quality of life that will bring you the biggest bang for your emotional buck.
When life seems unfair it's easy to give up trying to better your lot. Anger and resentment at what seems unfair takes over, causes stress and stops you from getting what you want in life. Learn how to use the anger to provide you with the fuel and determination you require to make your ambitions bear fruit.
Panic attacks may come when loved ones abuse you emotionally and verbally, but you can't stand up to them. When you are dependent on those who abuse you because you fear going it alone, the only way you can deal with the dilemma is to have panic attacks. Learn how to empower yourself with fearing the loss of the relationship ties, while avoiding the abuse.
Losing your confidence can make you doubt yourself so that you become a victim to others. It makes you dependent on others and ashamed of yourself. Learn how to recognize and silence the voice of doubt and criticism inside you that robs you of your motivation and confidence just when you feel the sap rising.
