What Is Emotional Flooding? Emotional flooding occurs when the brain and body perceive a conversation as threatening. The nervous system shifts into survival mode, making it difficult to think clearly, listen effectively, or communicate with empathy. Although emotional flooding can happen to anyone, many men have been socialized to suppress vulnerable emotions rather than recognizeContinue reading “Emotional Flooding in Men: Recognizing and Overcoming It”
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#1. Learning the Relationship Skills Men Were Never Taught
Most men develop relationships because they are caring and want to share their lives with another. Struggles in relationships are the result of a lack of training, men were simply never taught the emotional and communication skills that healthy relationships require. Many of us are gifted problem-solvers, hard-workers and mostly in control. Great skills toContinue reading “#1. Learning the Relationship Skills Men Were Never Taught”
C Dougherty & M McGahran, LCSWs 