There’s a myth about anger that goes back a long time. I call it the steam kettle syndrome. The idea is that anger is like steam in a kettle on the stove. So long as there is heat, the steam builds up, and unless it “goes somewhere”, the kettle will eventually explode. If you allow the…
Category: Relationships
Emotional And Verbal Abuse Isn’t Always LOUD
All too often emotional and verbal abuse leads to physical violence. Learn to recognise when you are being emotionally or verbally abused. Emotional and verbal abuse leave scars that are far deeper than the scars left by physical abuse. Learn how to stop the emotional abuse cycle. And if you suspect that a child close…
Ten Tips On Using Relationship Quizzes To Understand Yourself And Your Partner
We all like to learn about ourselves and our relationships, and that’s one reason why relationship quizzes online and in magazines are so popular. Use the ones in this section for fun, and you may learn some things about yourself and your partner. There are tons of quizzes online and in magazines that can help…
Free Chapters From ImPerfect Phrases For Relationships: 101 COMMON Things You Should Never Say To Someone Important To You… And What To Say Instead
The research on successful relationships and marriages is clear. It’s not WHAT you argue about, but what you SAY, that predicts whether your relationship will last. Sure, your tone is important, but your words and phrases make a huge difference in whether you’ll have a rocky relationship, or one that gets better and better over…