Deliberate attempts to hurt your spouse because of anger, usually in the form of verbal or physical attacks. Words can have enormous impact to hurt.
Behavior repeated without much thought that it bothers the other spouse. Sometimes we don’t even know what the habit is, but we can see the impact of the habit.
Honesty is important. Not being honest about one’s feelings, past experiences, present activities, & future plans, can cause problems. So then what?
Attempts to “straighten out� your spouse’s attitudes, beliefs, & behavior by trying to impose your way of thinking through lecture, ridicule, threats, or other forceful means
Conduct of one spouse that is conceived & executed as if the other spouse did not even exist. How do you communicate your needs, dreams and desires as partners?
Commanding your spouse to do things that would benefit you at your spouse’s expense with implied threat of punishment if refused
Angry Outbursts
Annoying Habits
Dishonesty
Disrespectful Judgments
Independent Behaviour
Selfish Demands
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