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 Tip By Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Does the Monster in You come out when you speak your mind? When you feel strongly about something do you hold yourself back? Are you scared that your words will come out wrong and hurt the ones you care about? Do you keep silent so that you [...]
Relationship Advice Tips By Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Does being empathic make you feel like you are getting sucked into a black hole? Are you scared of getting sucked down into a black hole if you empathize with the bad feelings of your loved one? Does your fear make you want to just [...]
video tip on avoiding conflict with loved ones by tuning into their secret wishes.
Relationship Advice Tips By Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Earl came home upset but spurned his wife's comfort Earl was desperate for empathy and care but he refused to admit his need News that his project was trashed by the company really upset Earl. He had slaved away on it and had hoped for a vote [...]
Relationship Advice Tips By Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Do you hold back from being the one who 'needs' love and reassurance? Do you wish to see, hear, and be with your loved one but can’t stand the thought of feeling that ‘needy?’ Are you hoping that your loved one will make first move so you [...]
Relationship Advice Tips By Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Clayton chokes with disgust when he feels 'needy.' Do you do everything you can to avoid feeling needy? Are you disgusted and ashamed of yourself when you feel the need for reassurance, affection, closeness or comfort? The secret to feeling self-assured and competent is the greatest [...]
A belief that he should be taken care of without having to indicate his needs made David stressed, sick and disconnected with his wife. There are three ways he can avoid the stress by communicating his needs and boosting his immune system while strengthening his marriage.
Having got her parents to acknowledge and care for her Chantal won her battle but lost her zest for life. Dry and brittle skin reflected the dried out insides she was experiencing as she lost motivation for life. An old stress disappeared but a new one arrived.
Relationships were hard work and Shirley was angry about it. There was no end to it. That made her even more angry. The angrier Shirley became the less her husband and children wanted to be near her. They too felt that they had to please her in order to be loved and accepted. Proving love through obedience rather than through a genuine joy of sharing herself with her family became the name of the game.
