The Dark Power of Neglect
Neglect exerts a supremely powerful, destructive force on our relationships.
By Dr T J Jordan
We inflict such suffering when we neglect! Yet, neglect is surprisingly common in our adult relationships.
Neglect translates into deprivation. Neglect means that something our bodies, minds, hearts, or souls needs from our partners is missing. And over time, the experience of neglect becomes the experience of abuse.
Sins of Omission
We have a difficult time grappling with the missing parts of our intimate relationships. Sins of commission are obvious — easily identified — but sins of omission are more “subtle”and often are the ones that quietly destroy our relationship lives. Sins of omission are easier to get away with committing.
Neglect in our adult relationships takes on the meanings of unwanted, unloved, unsexy, unattractive, unworthy, and unacceptable. Neglect telegraphs messages of shame, impending abandonment, and even betrayal. Neglect eats away at our sense of self…
