Why Power is the Enemy of Love

<p><strong>Power in relationships can be a very difficult and disturbing issue. Of course, if you have a Hijackal parent, partner, sibling, or adult child, you're well aware of that! This episode will give you new insights into solving ever-arising issues! </strong></p><br><p>My guest, Mira Kirschenbaum, wrote in Why Couples Fight:</p><br><p><em>"A power move is anything we do or say that makes the other person feel disempowered." </em></p><br><p>Of course, it's all in the perception, however, if each of us is careful not to purposefully say or do something that is designed to make another feel disempowered, it's a great start!</p><br><p>So, are you responsible for feeling empowered? That's a big question we talk through during the episode.</p><br><p>As Mira says in a recent article on her website:<a href="https://www.ChestnutHillInstitute.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ChestnutHillInstitute.com</a> :</p><br><p><em>"If you have an 800-pound gorilla in your room--in this case, a gorilla of power imbalances and power struggles--you have to step up and make dealing with it a priority. Just the way you would if you came home and found an actual 800-pound gorilla in your room. The first step is just understanding the problem and taking it seriously. Then, doing what works to solve it." </em></p><br><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS OF TODAY'S EPISODE:</strong></p><ul><li>6 Signs Power Problems are Poisoning Your Relationship</li><li>The smartest thing to do when you feel disempowered in a relationship</li><li>Why creating distance can be destructive in relationships sometimes</li><li>Identifying power moves in you relationship</li><li>A 3-Step process for resolving relationship conflict</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Not all issues in a relationship have an equitable solution. Using Mira Kirschenbaum's 3-Step process is a great start!</p><br><p>warm regards,</p><p>Rhoberta</p><br><p><strong>GUEST: MIRA KIRSHENBAUM</strong></p><br><p>Mira has an international reputation as a therapist working with individuals, couples, an