Unit Five Flashcards
Love
Bigger than you. You can invite love, but you cannot dictate the two
Unpredictable and irrefutable
Inherently free
Cannot be turned on for reward
Is not made with conditions
Lust
Fake love
Interested in someone superficially
Criticism and ridicule
One or both people put the other down
Lack of communication
No open, loving, honest, communication
Loss of emotional intimacy
Connection through sharing vulnerability
Disengagement
Lose willingness to invest time, energy, emotion
Passive aggressiveness
Manifests in nonverbal negativity. Manipulation
Inability to forgive
Essential for health. Grudges; no intimacy
Codependant behaviour
Dysfunctional; supports negative behaviour
Substance abuse
Alcohol/ drugs. Impossible to be authentic
Verbal abuse
Shame/ control, sarcasm, threats, blaming
Physical abuse
Use of force/ violent behaviour. Solution is to leave
Disagreement in moral value
Puts a wedge in couples
Loss of respect
No longer supporting other’s values/ needs
Little physical affection
Touch deficit; lifeless. Intimacy is necessary to
Dishonesty/secretive
Don’t feel safe sharing w partner
Jealousy/ insecurity
Lack of trust
Sexually focused
Primarily sex; no foundation
Narcissistic
Self centered. Constant attention
Poor money skills
Causes resentment
Competitive
Rivalry for supremacy
Overly involved extended family
No boundaries
Threats of leaving
Never feel safe or valued
Trying to fix you
Change appearance or behaviour