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10-01-2007, 02:56 PM
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| | mr yang (bei ru) Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,845 Gender: 
Total SGC$: 3,457.12 | The Signs of a Troubled Relationship 1. Decrease in sexual passion
2. Bickering
3. Avoidance
4. Jealousy
5. Depression
6. Less time spent together
7. Anxiety
8. Dependency
9. Manipulation of family members
1. Decrease Sexual Passion
There is a natural waxing and waning of passion that occurs in every relationship, but what we're talking about here is something else. While stress, fatigue and other pressures can creep between the sheets, there is no place for anger. When you find yourself shut down to your partner's advances, it's time to pay attention.
2. Bickering
In order for your love to stay fresh and healthy, you must be able to talk about both simple and complex feelings. When bickering replaces conversation, nothing gets addressed and nothing gets resolved. Instead, tension builds and a power battle takes over. Anger and blame follow.
3. Avoidance
Like it or not, straight talk is healthy. Without it, you will lose your boundaries and values. We all have to stand up for something even when it is not received the way we had hoped. Real differences in a partnership don't have to cause problems, especially when they are explored with respect. When you remain silent and stoic, and keep everything below the surface, repressed feelings become part of a toxic brew. Eventually they take on a life of their own.
4. Jealousy
You have to be careful about this warning sign. It's confusing. Jealousy is a complicated emotion. It can mean many different things. The type of jealousy I'm referring to is unfounded jealousy, not jealousy that comes from watching a flirtatious partner about to make a conquest. Unfounded jealousy is something that appears without warning and disturbs the equilibrium of a relationship. This type of jealousy appears out of nowhere and can have little to do with infidelity. It is often a reflection of the loss of self- esteem and a deep sense of insecurity on the part of either you or your partner.
5. Depression
I have seen many people come into my office with depression. For the most part, they can't figure out why they are feeling like this. They say they have a good life, and a solid relationship. But as they talk, they realize that many things are missing in their love life, things they don't want to look at. Why? Because they fear that if they face the truth, that ultimately, they might wind up alone. They think they are better off not knowing. But in order to break the cycle of depression, one must be honest. As one patient told me, "Truth is my friend, it will guide me in a good direction."
6. Less Time Spent Together
When is enough time together enough? Well, that depends a lot on your needs. Finding the balance between love, responsibility and other demands creates a continuous juggling act. We all experience that. But an abrupt shift in shared time patterns could be a warning sign that something is out of whack. Too much separation and not enough shared activities can create a void, making intimacy difficult to experience.
7. Anxiety
I think of anxiety as a warning sign in much the same way that I think of depression. A sudden increase in anxiety or a change in sleep patterns can indicate that there is an unresolved issue lurking in your unconscious that needs to be exposed. Since relationships are so important in life, there's a big chance that anxiety is a red flag indicating that some aspect of your partnership needs to be examined.
8. Dependency
When you're too dependent, the fundamental partnership is out of balance. If there's too much dependency, a natural resentment brews. One person is likely to feel burdened, the other frightened by their neediness. It's a "no win" situation. Equality is tossed out the window. The one in power often feels unappreciated and undervalued. The needy one frequently feels disappointment. Resentment grows and both partners feel judged.
9. Manipulation of Family Members
When you begin to manipulate and clutch at your children or others, your partner can easily be marginalized. A wedge can occur. Low-level family warfare can result. This can happen not only with children but with other family members, friends and even business colleagues. The result is that you and your partner are at odds.
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10-01-2007, 04:08 PM
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| | Apple Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,446 Gender: 
Total SGC$: 365.33 | good thing i have none of all that in my relationship.
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10-01-2007, 08:44 PM
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| | commentator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,938 Gender: 
Total SGC$: 3,943.49 | haha got some -.- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
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10-01-2007, 09:11 PM
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| | Experienced SGClubber Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,036 Gender:  Location: .+.[[ kkallangg ]].+.
Total SGC$: 813.16 | mie oso got. 1,2,3,4. =.= haiis~~~ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 棒棒堂 Lollipop Fanclub To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
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10-01-2007, 09:36 PM
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| | Peach ^^ Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,892 Gender: 
Total SGC$: 1,134.70 | me more jialat.. bo boyfriend
thanks for sharing the advice, boaz.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. NEW UPDATES - Visit my blog @ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. (Lastest Update @ 051008) |
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10-01-2007, 09:37 PM
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| | Experienced SGClubber Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,036 Gender:  Location: .+.[[ kkallangg ]].+.
Total SGC$: 813.16 | dun sad violette..u will hv de... so pretty~
ii so uglie oso gt... but maybe turning back single soon.. haiis~ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 棒棒堂 Lollipop Fanclub To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
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10-01-2007, 09:39 PM
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| | Peach ^^ Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,892 Gender: 
Total SGC$: 1,134.70 | | Quote: | | | Originally Posted by xiiaojjace | | | | | dun sad violette..u will hv de... so pretty~
ii so uglie oso gt... but maybe turning back single soon.. haiis~ | | | | | :surprised: simi pretty.. oh gosh, ur eyes kenna stamp ah..  kidding nia..
simi ugly.. no lor.. everyone is unique de.. dun be sad k.. most importantly dun tink too much, let nature takes it own course  To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. NEW UPDATES - Visit my blog @ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. (Lastest Update @ 051008) |
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10-01-2007, 09:40 PM
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| | Experienced SGClubber Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,036 Gender:  Location: .+.[[ kkallangg ]].+.
Total SGC$: 813.16 | | Quote: | | | Originally Posted by violette | | | | | :surprised: simi pretty.. oh gosh, ur eyes kenna stamp ah.. kidding nia..
simi ugly.. no lor.. everyone is unique de.. dun be sad k.. most importantly dun tink too much, let nature takes it own course  | | | | | yah. thanx thanx. =) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 棒棒堂 Lollipop Fanclub To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
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11-01-2007, 08:27 AM
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| | Experienced SGClubber Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,034 Gender: 
Total SGC$: 1,446.29 | lolx no gf~~ =X |
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12-01-2007, 06:14 PM
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| | mr yang (bei ru) Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,845 Gender: 
Total SGC$: 3,457.12 | don't worry violette mei mei your dark prince will appear soon:biggrin4: |
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12-01-2007, 09:54 PM
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| | Peach ^^ Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,892 Gender: 
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