Stop demon dialogues in their tracks.
Instructions
-
Recognize Bad Guy dialogs.
Ask yourself how you feel after "winning" a fight with your partner? How is your relationship affected by your win in the fight? Instead of blaming, talk openly and objectively about your problem. -
Recognize the Protest Polka dance in your relationship.
To find out if you're polka dancing, ask yourself: Do you require an emotional response from your partner? Do you or your partner withdraw and distance yourself after an argument? If yes, you are likely in a Protest Polka. To stop it, openly and calmly express your feelings and needs to your partner instead of aggressively demanding something or withdrawing. -
Recognize the Freeze and Flee dance in your relationship.
Talk openly with your partner and admit that you often withdraw, freeze, and give up on working on your relationship. Make a list of all the good things this behavior takes away from you. Decide to fight for your relationship.