Understanding Partner's Emotions
Violet and Mark discuss viewing a partner's hurtful behavior as a cry for attention and love, akin to a child seeking reassurance. They emphasize the importance of not internalizing cruel words and focusing on the partner's need for self-work and understanding.In this clip
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The Mark Groves Podcast
#362: Heal Your Wounds & Reclaim Your Life Through Shadow Work w/ Violet Benson
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I realized that my dad was just nice to me while trying to get something from me. But as soon as he noticed that I wasn't going to open the door or that his emotional manipulation didn't work, he started calling me the worst things he could think of and became extremely aggressive. I think this was his true face. Was it just him being hurt, or was it something else? I don't think so.
Why do we get angry when someone says something hurtful to us in the context of episode #362: Heal Your Wounds & Reclaim Your Life Through Shadow Work w/ Violet Benson and the clip Navigating Relationship Conflict?
I have a question about the episode #362: Heal Your Wounds & Reclaim Your Life Through Shadow Work w/ Violet Benson and this Understanding Emotional Reactions. I also have a question about episode #284: Breaking Free from Toxic Friendships with Violet Benson and the clip Uncovering Childhood Patterns.