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Posted by Dr. Neill Neill
As you contemplate entering a committed relationship, the greater your neediness, or his, the more likely codependency, dysfunction and disappointment will follow. Neediness is a psychological, fear-based characteristic. Neediness in relationships, or in would-be relationships, is paradoxical. The greater the neediness, the less likely it is for legitimate wants and needs to be met. Focus on what you want, not what you need.
Categories: Marriage
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Tags: codependency, Happiness, Marriage, neediness, relationship
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Posted by Dr. Neill Neill
Some of the old notions about marriage relationships, often stated as wise truths by our grandmothers, are still floating around and are still doing damage. One of them is never go to bed angry.
Categories: Featured, Marriage
| Tags: anger, jealousy, love, Marriage, marriage relationship, vacation
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Posted by Dr. Neill Neill
When couples are fighting and alienating each other, the disconnect in the relationship often has to do with love and respect. I have seen this many times in my work with couples. I also recognize it as I reflect on my own life.
Categories: Marriage
| Tags: life happens, love and respect, relationship, relationship conflict
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Posted by Dr. Neill Neill
I have never come across anyone who says they enjoy being a victim. However, over and over I see people playing the victim card in their marriages. Let’s look at a few of the more blatant indicators of victimhood in marriage.
Categories: Marriage
| Tags: Marriage, marriage relationship, playing the victim, victim, victimhood
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Posted by Dr. Neill Neill
In any long-term relationship, a million things can come along to interrupt relationship communication… babies, work, illness, in-laws… Every such interruption increases the need for clear verbal communication between you and your partner.
Categories: Marriage
| Tags: communication, long term relationship, Neill Neill, relationship, relationship communication
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