Chances are very good that when a friend, or anyone, turns mean after drinking too much, they have deep unresolved issues they have not dealt with. Being intoxicated lowers their inhibitions and frees them up to act out their pent…
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“Be resilient, when you feel as though you’re being mistreated.” “Unfortunately, some people have a genetic bond with those who hurt them physically or emotionally. You’re position in this situation is to keep your head held high, and persevere.” It…
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To bear a grudge is to hold onto a hurt that has been inflicted in the past. Like an untreated wound, a grudge festers and poisons any future relationship with those who have hurt us. Holding onto a grudge prevents…
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The more you put into something, the more you should be getting out of it. But unfortunately, in an abusive relationship, the more you put in likely, then the more you will lose. So ask yourself this. “Is my boyfriend’s…
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When it comes to dealing with a girlfriend who has a bad temper it is helpful to give her the space to sort things out. Women and men are different in how they deal with emotion. Women are more likely…
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Young women who have dating issues may not have figured something important out: most men have big egos, even the nice ones. That’s right. And not only are their egos big, but they are also fragile! So for these women…
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Who are the people who drain your energy? Have you ever noticed these people? You would have as we all are exposed one if not many. The signs that you are around such a person would be as follows. You…
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Fighting with your siblings can be a natural response when growing up. As children we often want to be number one in our parents eyes and if we are not then we look around us and see our brothers and…
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There are different people in our lives who drain our energy constantly. When these people are our friends, family, co-workers or peers, we must learn how to deal effectively with them. Although it can be frustrating, it can be done…
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Alcohol can change the nicest person into a completely different person. Some people become happy and carefree, when usually they would be shy. Some people drink too quickly and have to retire and some become mean or even worse, violent….
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The passive-aggressive person shows no outward signs of aggression; and may appear shy, soft-spoken, and amiable, but beware. Shyness, soft non-aggressive voices, kindness, sweetness and other such personable characteristics are the cloaks for the passive-aggressive person. The passive-aggressive person will…
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Given the popularity of reality TV shows and the increase in binge drinking, it seems like people are becoming more and more common in their behavior in public. It’s sad to see the way that people act these days, as…
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The majority of divorced individuals can attest to the fact that a divorce does not always bring an end to your relationship with your ex-spouse. Especially in cases where children are involved, you and your ex will be in each…
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SHOT IN THE BACK! The sneakiest form of controlIs passive-aggression, I’m told.In sneaky ways, behind your back,The angry one will launch his attack. With backhanded compliments, he will tryTo break you down and make you cry.His own broken ego, he’ll…
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The solution is simple, if you have a chain, and a hitch, and a vehicle, especially if there is a straight path between your door and couch…. I have read a few articles, and why they are funny, (I love…
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Do you sometimes wonder why you feel so drained after being with some people, while you feel energized when being with others? Some people are energy vampires, and actually drain energy from you. How do they do this? What can…
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The good news is that if you don’t have children with your ex, you don’t have to deal with that person ever again. If you dislike each other enough to divorce, it makes no sense to be friends. Since your…
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The main thing that makes a person easy-going is their lack of intense emotional response. Not that they don’t show emotions, but that they have control over their emotions and use accordingly. I know this because I am now an…
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When you are sober, and other people are drunk, what exactly are you supposed to do? It can be a bother when people are stumbling along the road, and they won’t get out of the way. The passerby might see…
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The very nature of passive aggression makes it extremely difficult to have discussions where the passive aggressive can openly discuss his feelings. He would rather deal with his feelings by hiding behind non-verbal behavior. How do you deal with a…
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I used to manage a hotel that, except for the holiday season, was very busy all year round. the clients were catered to were usually executives and airline pilots who were not the easiest people to make happy. Often the…
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There are many times in this life when we may watch someone we care about behaving in a way which we can see is harmful for them and they cannot even see what we are worrying about. It could be…
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The person with passive-aggressive personality disorder may be ‘killing you with kindness’. They often sabotage, but in a nice way, so that you’re often not even sure whether they meant to do it or not at first. They are the…
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Clearly honesty is the best policy when it comes to relationships. Lies and deception catch up to people and eat away at the trust that holds them together. Unfortunately, there are instances when lying, or lies of omission, are the…
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Passive-aggressive personality disorder is a clinically recognized Axis II personality disorder also known as negativistic personality disorder. Passive-aggressive behavior is a form of behavior characterized by passive resistance to performing tasks that a person doesn’t want to do. Passive-aggressive behavior…
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You know that time when you feel awkward and nervous in front of people, or even the prospect of meeting people? Or the moment the spotlight swings in your direction and you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable? That’s shyness. Many people…
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On the wall in his office there was a serene picture of a duck floating on a calm pond. At first glance, that was all you saw but if you looked closer you would see that the ducks feet were…
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Dealing with a passive aggressive person can become extremely emotionally taxing. Usually, people who have been labeled as “passive-aggressive” are simply inadequately prepared for healthily expressing their aversion or any other emotions and, subsequently, generally avoid conflict altogether. These individuals…
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Feeling the necessity to tell someone you know they can’t cook is something you may want to think about carefully, as it most likely will lead to hurt feelings or worse. If you are contemplating doing this to a person…
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There have been so many technological advances in our ability to communicate in the last decade that we may overlook the ways in which radical changes have happened in the past. We would hardly consider it technology today, however, the…
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