It's normal to feel resentful or uncooperative at times, especially if you've been talked into something that you don't necessarily want to do. Passive aggression, however, is a way of life for many people. By harboring resentment and fear, these...
Some people find it hard to draw a line between being a kind, helpful person and letting others take advantage. These people have a hard time saying "no" to a request from a loved one. They allow others to walk all over them; hence the term...
People with Alzheimer's disease and their loved ones may experience mixed emotions, depression and grief due to difficulty in coping with the symptoms. The Mayo Clinic recognizes that living with Alzheimer's is as emotionally strenuous on the...
When a computer network is part of your business, you may wonder if you're getting the maximum amount of productivity out of your employees. It's impractical to walk around the office and peer over shoulders, but it's reasonable for you to expect...
Diversity in the workplace refers to including and accepting all employees and their differences, whether those differences stem from gender, race, age, religious or ethnic background, sexual orientation or physical ability. In a global...
Caring for an elderly parent can be challenging enough, but add an angry parent into the mix and most caregivers will feel strain, frustratios and perhaps even resentment. Learning how to deal with an angry or difficult parent may help caregivers...
Controlling parents can be a huge problem for children to deal with, and even for adults. Controlling parents can lead to the child feeling a lack of freedom, hindered emotional development and, long-term, can lead to feelings of resentment that...
Your jealousy of your partner, whether it be jealousy stemming from relationships, success or some other cause, can cause the downfall of your relationship. Accusations of infidelity, anger and resentment over the other's happiness and a constant...
Getting a divorce is a monumental event in a person's life. Gone are the dreams of being half of a united couple, and now you face a future of uncertainty. Regardless of who filed for the divorce, it's not easy on either party. Grief is normal...
Before you can manage passive aggressive behavior, it is important to separate this condition from laziness and procrastination that may exist within the normal realm of behavior. Most people may feel uncooperative or resentful at times if they...
Abusive, troubled teens need outside help. These teens didn't wake up one day and say, "I'm going to hit my girlfriend," or, "I think I'll scream at my mom and call her names until she cries." It might have been years of abuse from a father,...
You may think your marriage is over if you discover your spouse is cheating. The initial pain and anger makes the situation seem bleak. Fortunately the relationship is often salvageable if you are willing to forgive your partner and if both...
As many as 5 percent of pre-school and elementary school children might have ADHD, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. You might wonder whether an epidemic is in progress, and an editorial in the Christian Science Monitor has...
Whether at home or in your professional life, the skills necessary to talk and influence people will serve you well in your interpersonal relationships. Demands, pushiness and forcing your ideas and will on other people is usually met with...
Elder care is a fact of life most people will have to face sooner or later. When parents or other family members becomes unable to care for themselves, the children generally step in to take care of them. This is a good idea; however, siblings may...
When a child is diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, parents often think about the effects it will have on his grades, his education, his social activity, and how to best treat the disorder. What is often not considered,...
Deva Flower Remedies are a group of 105 flowers in 34 essence products designed to treat mental or emotional states. It is a homeopathic style of treatment that has been around since 1974. Always consult with a health care professional before...
The divorce rate in the United States continues to hover at around 50 percent, though data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that the rate has declined over the last decade. There are several common reasons couples cite...
Families eat together, even if it isn’t always for a traditional sit-down meal. When you’re living under the same roof, eating habits become enmeshed, and it’s difficult to change what ends up on your plate. Wanting to lose...
The trauma of divorce can elicit emotions similar to the trauma of the death of a close family member. The five stages of grief as defined by famed hospice pioneer Elisabeth Kubler-Ross appropriately describe the roller-coaster ride many people...
The first rule of trying to put on 20 lbs. of fat is not telling your overweight friends about your plans. Very few people go on a diet to gain weight, and you may encounter some resentment on that front. In a nutshell, gaining weight is simply...
Communication is the cornerstone of any relationship. Good communication skills can bolster and improve a romantic partnership, and poor communication can undermine it. You might believe that if you are in love, good communication will happen...
Jealousy is a very strong and passionate emotion. In long-term relationships, it is inevitable at some point that jealous feelings will occur. It is important that, as a couple, long-term partners learn both to communicate effectively and to...
Anger may be directed at a person, object or institution. Anger can move you past the behavioral restraints of your personality to take action to redress an offense. However, if you find yourself getting angry too often, at inappropriate times and...
Conflict in relationships is inevitable, and can be a source of stress for all members of the family. Conflict resolution however, does not always include the healthy kind. Concession, for example, can be seen as a personal loss by a partner...
Depression can damage a relationship. According to the National Mental Health Association, or NMHA, when someone in a relationship is depressed, it can be emotionally draining and trying on you and them. You may feel hurt or confused as your...
Judgment, resentment and poor communication can quickly deteriorate an otherwise healthy relationship. Whether you are just reaching the six-month mark in your relationship, or have been romantic partners for years, repairing your relationship can...
Mimulus helps conquer known fears. If you know why you're nervous, stressed, anxious or afraid, mimulus is the Bach flower remedy of choice according to the Bach Centre website. It is meant to inspire gentle courage and slightly nudge a person...
When romance enters the picture, it can't help but have an impact on a guy's current circle of friends. While some friends may express genuine happiness that their pal is now half of a couple, others may interpret the girlfriend's presence as the...