Discover How to Create a Balanced Relationship! Introduction of Control Dynamics
This recording gives an overview of control issues and dynamics that lays the background for the other recordings-designed for both partners.
- Why just wanting to change isn't enough-and what else you need.
- Why a controller is so invested in keeping control.
- What to do you do if you disagree with your partner's assessment that you're too controlling.
- What control issues are in a marriage or relationship.
- How to know if you're a passive partner.
- How to know if you're a controlling partner.
- How control issues can harm a relationship and lead to breaking up or divorce.
- How control is exerted in a relationship and how to recognize it.
Recommendations for Controlling Partners This recording gives specific recommendations for individuals who are the more controlling partner in the relationship or marriage.
- What partners can do to reduce the bad feelings that result when they disagree.
- What a controlling partner can say when the mate doesn't believe change is possible.
- Seven things a partner has to be willing to do in order to change controlling tendencies.
- How to handle confrontations with your partner about the control dynamics.
- How to express your wants without appearing controlling.
- How blame diverts attention and hides the real issues.
- How a partner can handle backsliding into former controlling behavior.
Recommendations for the Passive Partner This recording gives specific recommendations for individuals who are the more passive partner in the relationship or marriage.
- What you need to know about codependency.
- The difference between assertive and aggressive or passive-aggressive behavior.
- Specific strategies to change the balance of power in your relationship.
- How to stand up for yourself when your partner doesn't agree with you.
- How to handle anger and other strong emotions.
- How to empower yourself and not lose yourself in your relationship.
- Five things that must be in place before you can move forward.
- Exact steps to take to become more assertive.
