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Why One Partner’s Defense Becomes the Other Person’s Pain: The Game of Emotionally Lethal Ping-Pong
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Why One Partner’s Defense Becomes the Other Person’s Pain: The Game of Emotionally Lethal Ping-Pong

Anger Management Counseling, Anxiety Treatment, Communication Problems, couples therapy, Insecurity Counseling

Why One Partner’s Defense Becomes the Other Person’s Pain: The Game of Emotionally Lethal Ping-Pong

By dr_j_raymond|2024-11-20T17:44:34+00:00November 20th, 2024|Anger Management Counseling, Anxiety Treatment, Communication Problems, couples therapy, Insecurity Counseling|

“Stop being so defensive!” is a common missile thrown by one partner at the other, in an effort to defend their self-image. It’s the age old game of “I’m not perfect, but neither are you!” There is always a tussle for who is the angel and who is the devil during interactions where insecure [...]

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Emotional Safety is Key in Romantic Relationships
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Emotional Safety is Key in Romantic Relationships

Communication Issues, Communication Problems, Couples Counseling, couples therapy

Emotional Safety is Key in Romantic Relationships

By dr_j_raymond|2017-09-13T20:21:11+00:00November 23rd, 2016|Communication Issues, Communication Problems, Couples Counseling, couples therapy|

Emotional Safety is Key in Relationships Emotional Safety Quiz Do find yourself holding back, choosing your words carefully, and or shutting your feelings down because you fear recrimination? Then you probably have little sense of emotional safety. Maybe you agree with your significant other more often than not, because it's not emotionally safe to [...]

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