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Relational Aggression in Marriage?

Written by Demian Yumei on September 27, 2009 — Leave a Comment

I was recently asked if relational aggression could be found in marriage. Yes. Relational aggression can be found in marriage, in politics, in churches, in businesses and higher education. Relational aggression can exist in any social interaction. Relational aggression is not age or gender. It’s covert abuse and manipulation. When did we ever get the [...]

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When we hesitate to define our boundaries

Written by Demian Yumei on January 23, 2009 — 2 Comments

So many of us feel guilty about setting boundaries, as if somehow it’s just not a nice thing to do. We feel guilty, because most people are basically caring people. When people try to intrude into our space, we can sense on some level their desperation. We know they are feeling pain, and it’s hard [...]

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Some Observations

Written by Demian Yumei on August 16, 2008 — Leave a Comment

Well, I’ve been busy off doing other things, as you may well have noticed. I had my hands full ending the home school year and getting ready for another. We’re going to be doing things differently this year, at least to start off with, and there are a lot of new arrangements that need to [...]

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What do you care about what people think?

Written by Demian Yumei on December 18, 2007 — Leave a Comment

Well, I don’t…not until it interferes with my ability and right to live my life without undue prejudice or harassment. I’ve always found it curious that we are often so dismissive of how hurtful “what other people think” can be when it comes to children or individuals…as if the thoughts of others floated around on [...]

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Video: “Protecting Kids Online”

Written by Demian Yumei on December 8, 2007 — Leave a Comment

This video is a project of “The Center for Safe Schools”. It was recommended in a documentary called “Bullying – Kids at Risk”, aired on ABC27 tonight. I only caught the last part of the documentary, but took note of this resource. From the website: The Center for Safe Schools is pleased to announce the [...]

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