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.
Relationship Advice Tips By Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Just the thought of family tensions, arguments and disappointments can stress you out, fill you with dread and cause fatigue. Anticipating hurt and misunderstandings while at the same time hoping it will be different this time sets you up for a roller coaster of emotions that make [...]
