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Category Archives: Unhooking
“How To ‘Not’ Use Social Media” when divorcing
“Dating After Divorce: How To Not Use Social Media,” is the title of a piece by “comedian” Juliet Jeske on the Huffington Post. After two introductory paragraphs, Ms Jeske gets down to it with 10 points she recommends be followed. Then closes with this bit of wisdom. You are bound to be slightly insane after a divorce, [...]
Posted in Blind Spots, Communication, Emotions, Unhooking
Tagged as: anger, communications, divorce, divorce recovery, divorce story, facebooks, letting go, self-talk, social media, unhooking
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Game-playing in divorce negotiation: “The Wince”
This tactic plays on two fronts uniquely available to the other side in divorce negotiations. Many individuals in the process of divorce are insecure: About their decision-making, the reasonableness of the needs they perceive themselves to have, and their ability to self-advocate outside of marital partnership. Folks going through divorce have a high need for [...]
Game-playing in divorce negotiation: “Passive-Aggressive”
This, and what Bullies, Tyrants, and Impossible People labels “Silence,” exploits what almost seems to defy human nature in a lot of folks. If you’re a “rescuer” or “care-taker,” then moments of seeming non-progress in divorce negotiations will likely cause you to feel compelled to rush in with options, proposed solutions, and even adjustments to [...]
Posted in Communication, Control, Emotions, Negotiation, Unhooking
Tagged as: Bullies Tyrants and Impossible People, coercive tactics, control, divorce mediation, game theory
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