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Train Your Brain to Fight For (Not Against) You

By Dr. Jamie Turndorf on January 17, 2012 in We Can Work It Out

If you've followed my previous blogs, you know that heated fighting creates a biochemical imbalance in men—called ANS arousal, or the Fight-Flight response.

When a man withdraws from conflict (verbally, physically and/or psychically), a woman naturally feels hurt (mistakenly interpreting the withdrawal behaviors as a sign that her guy could care less about what's bothering her). Read More

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Dr. Jamie Turndorf

Dr. Jamie Turndorf is a relationship therapist, emotional communication expert, author and advice columnist.

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