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13 Marriage-Saving Ways To Deal With A Disrespectful Husband

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

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Tolerating your disrespectful husband will only prove to him that the behavior is acceptable.

Things will not get better without intervention once he has developed the habit of dismissing your feelings, making fun of you, or excluding you from important decisions.

You may or may not be contributing to the behavior, but self-reflection is part of the process of solving this toxic problem that will hollow out your marriage.

Often you will have to control your reaction to the situation before you can succeed in getting him to reform his behavior.

What you are doing now is not working, which suggests that you need a new strategy.

What Is The Difference Between Personality And Character?

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

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All of us possess the ability to detect people's personality traits.

These stand out easily when we interact with another person.

Character, on the other hand, often takes conscious effort to notice because people don't necessarily reveal their characters all of the time.

The character of a person emerges under specific circumstances, whereas your personality comes through constantly in the form of your mental and behavioral patterns.

To be honest, it's normal to have difficulty judging character vs. personality. We even have a tendency to attribute good character to pleasant personalities, but this is not a reliable way to judge this quality.

Are You A Personality Type That Holds A Grudge?

September 25, 2020September 24, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

How long can a person hold a grudge? And why are some folks more likely to hold them?

You’ve noticed the difference in how some people you know deal with their anger.

Some are more likely to get even — others more likely to steep themselves in their anger and quietly burn with resentment.

Some personalities are more passionate than others who are more private.

But which personalities are most prone to holding grudges in a relationship?

The Top 175 Romantically Beautiful Reasons I Love You

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

When was the last time you took time to think about the reasons why you love someone?

After all, you know you love them.

It’s just not always easy to articulate why. At some point, though, the one you love is bound to be curious as to why you love them.

And when they ask, you want a good answer — one that’s true as well as satisfying.

To help you in this, we’ve created a reasons why I love you list.

Look through it to find the reasons that best fit your love and the unique relationship you have.

39 Unhealthy Signs Of A Dysfunctional Family

September 25, 2020September 23, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

When I was growing up, my household looked different from the idyllic families that were portrayed on the television shows I enjoyed.

I often wondered if my dysfunctional family was the only one that had so much tension, anger, and unhappiness.

As a highly sensitive child, I often believed it was my fault. If I could just be easier, funnier, more pleasing to my family, then everything would be okay.

These feelings, along with the stress I was experiencing at home, wreaked havoc on my mental health and self-esteem.

If this is something you can relate to, I am here to tell you that you are not alone.

Living in a dysfunctional family, no matter what that looks like for you, will have a long-term effect on your life — even years after you've grown up and live in a healthier environment.

Active Vs. Passive Listening: What’s The Difference?

September 23, 2020September 22, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

They’re maintaining eye-contact and nodding slightly now and then. But are they really listening? Do they understand what you’re saying? Do they even care?

This person is a textbook passive listener. You’re getting no real feedback from them.

If you’ve ever asked the question, “Why is active listening so important?” it’s “conversations” like this one that answers it. You want more than a sounding board. You want real engagement.

So, what does active listening look like? And is it always better?

15 Top Warning Signs Of A Self-Centered and Self-Absorbed Person

September 25, 2020September 21, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

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Is there a self-absorbed person in your life?

Let's say you've been in a relationship for a few months, and you begin to notice your new boyfriend spends a lot of time talking about himself and his accomplishments.

Your beautiful new girlfriend looks around every room she enters. Full of herself, she waits for heads to turn and admiring looks to come her way.

When you share a success or an exciting event in your life, inevitably the conversation turns to their self-absorption with their achievements or more thrilling adventures.

He or she is self-centered.

9 Core Differences Between Love And Being In Love

September 22, 2020September 21, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

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The difference between love and in love comes down to attraction — romantic, sexual, or both.

When you’re both craving physical intimacy with each other, the feeling is indescribable. Words can’t do it justice.

But not everyone feels that. Not everyone can. So, it’s essential to understand what love is apart from the romance and passion.

If you’re like most people, you want it all (and no judgment here).

But love without attraction isn’t the same as “settling.” And being “in love” is a difficult high to maintain.

Better to focus on love. But what does that look like?