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Barrier 6


Basing Your Security or Happiness On Your Spouse


COMMON INDICATORS

Thoughts:
"How can I feel secure when he spends more time with work, church, recreation, etc., than he does with me?" "I cannot be happy unless he . . ."

 

Feelings:
Insecure, easily upset.

 

Actions:
Walking on eggs so as not to displease him. Nagging.

 

Please see Communication Barrier 8: "Basing Your Security or Happiness on Your Companion."


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