Declan thought that giving up his passionate hobby was the way to avoid his partner's mocking words, but his self-sacrifice backfired. Relationship quality decreased because he was motivated to take away bad stuff rather than reach for the good stuff. Learn what research tells us about what type of self-sacrifice improves the quality and satisfaction ratings of intimate relationships.
There are tell tale signs of sincerity you can use to tell if your loved ones mean the sweet words they say! Focus on the "how" and not on the "what" of the words to get a good read.
you can keep your convictions and get your way without trampling over friends and loved ones, OR giving in and feeling controlled in defeat. There is a magic word that does the trick of making you both feel like winners on the same team.
Relationship Advice Tips By Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Jumping over aspects of your past destroys your chances of relationship satisfaction Are you convinced that if your date or partner knew about your past history they would dump you? Do you make every effort to cover up your past because it embarrasses you? Have you [...]
Relationship Advice Tips By Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. I can't believe I forgot to make that point! How annoying is it when you leave a conversation and suddenly realize that you forgot to say something important? Do you beat yourself up for not remembering in time? Is self-criticism your default reaction? Are you [...]
Relationship Advice Tips from Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Caught between trying to reassure your loved one and figuring out how your words hurt! Do you wonder what on earth you said or did that got such a bad reaction from your loved one or friend? Are you totally shocked and stressed [...]
Relationship Advice Tips from Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Disappointed and angry that you can't find a decent date? Are you tired of the dating game that starts off full of promise but then crashes when you find out that the dates just aren’t up to your standards? If you are wondering why you [...]
Relationship Tips From Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Tuning out when your loved one complains makes them more negative Does your heart sink when you hear your friends and loved ones whine and complain? Do do check out ? Do you feel like you are being dragged into a whorl of negativity? Does it [...]
Relationship Advice Tips by Dr. Jeanette Raymond How you listen and when you respond makes all the difference Self-disclosure is one of the key ingredients of satisfying relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Feb 2011 Self-disclosure increases when you feel that your friends and loved ones make you feel that you [...]
Relationship Advice Tips from Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Ramsey felt rejected and alone locked out of Kirsty's world Ramsey tried hard to get a soft and loving response from Kirsty. He tried being subservient but she mocked him. He tried being attentive to his partner and interested in what she had to say. Kirsty gobbled [...]
