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【社會心】EQ 在婚姻生活的應用(7)

 

執筆寫是期文章是於冬至與聖誕節將臨之際。在此大假日,大部分人都是以喜悅心情期待節日歡樂的來臨;然而,亦有部分人是怕去面對這些大假日,甚至會有情緒低落,要找方法去逃避。這些人,當中包括獨身自住,怕面對人群的青少年朋友,長期患病而沒有親友在旁,以及處於婚姻關係低谷裡的配偶,處於熱烈爭吵,或冷戰期間,甚至是剛開始分居等婚姻風暴的人士。今期我們討論在婚姻風暴中如何以高 EQ 方法去面對。

思維情緒導行為
我們知道,一個人的思維觀念會影響情緒,繼而影響行為。例如某太太認為丈夫不忠(假設的思維),便會容易反應過敏(情緒),繼而在說話表達上顯示出不信任的訊息(行為),由此引發雙方爭吵戰。這是「理性行為治療」理論(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)給我們很簡潔的解說。

假設作真無完了
在關係低谷時,雙方都很容易有很多假設的想法,卻當作真實去回應。例如某太太在與丈夫罵戰時,丈夫一時激憤而離開家門,整晚沒有回來,太太便想像到對方一定是找外邊的情人。到對方回家時便不由分說,也不聽解釋,便質詢對方,或是「單單打打」譏諷對方;即使丈夫坦誠回答沒有,也不相信,只視作狡辯,由此再引發另一埸罵戰。

下降漩渦促惡化
這樣的模式演變下去,雙方關係漸漸成為「下降漩渦」,越來越差。以上述例子引伸,丈夫見坦誠交代竟換來無理指責,有理說不清,更加反感,可能以冷戰不回應來面對,也可能更加大吵升級,彼此凶狠對罵,翻出陳年舊帳,看那一方情緒先失控,「擲出第一塊石頭」做成暴力受傷,帶來警方介入,甚至發出法庭禁制令,不准回家,使到關係更加緊張,越來越對立,更難重修舊好。亦可能是女方回娘家短住,待雙方火氣下降,雙方再次傾談。亦有可能是冷戰中,為了面子,誰也不想主動找對方,寧願獨自孤家寡人,又未想向親友宣佈,在左右之間不知何去,便不作反應。

只怨「都是他的錯」
這段期間的心情,雙方各有難受之處,最常見的情況是互指對方先錯,「都是他的錯」,甚至一錯再錯,又死不認錯。另外,誰也不想認錯,總是覺得先認錯便真的有錯,婚姻關係在低谷裡的配偶,有可能進入高危險期的婚姻,如果不想以離婚作結束者,宜留意以下特點:

高危婚姻有跡尋
根據葛文博士(Dr. John Gottman)的研究中指出,進入高危險期的婚姻有幾個特徵:(註http://www.focf.org/articlesubcategoryadvanced_youthdetailpage.cfm?ID=235,活在愛中的秘訣(七)黃維仁)

1.有種強烈的感受,覺得婚姻問題已嚴重到不可能解決的地步。夫妻間有強烈的敵意,不是戰火連連(Hostile-Engaged)四處地雷;就是儘量避免接觸(Hostile-Detached),減低開火機會。

2.在長期溝而不通之後,習慣性地避免衝突,或是想辦法自欺,在心靈受傷時,不斷告訴自己「我不痛」、 「我沒事」,形成自我壓抑。

3.兩方像兩條平行線,生活沒有交匯點,你在廚房我在廳,就像當初英國戴安娜王妃與查理王子一般,在同一屋簷下,卻形同陌路。

4.在婚姻中有強烈的孤寂感,孤軍作戰、獨自上路、酸苦獨嚐。在大假日如聖誕,新年,情人節前後,此情此景,感覺更深刻,容易引發負面情緒。
釋懷渡過風暴期

要有高 EQ 的方法面對大假日的挑戰,首先是由現實出發,接受自己的情緒,知道彼此關係己今非昔比,不作比較,也不要望過去。以下是一些過來人的經驗,凡事以理性出發,不要過於感情用事,下列數點可作參考:

1. 健康比甚麼都重要,你不健康,怎去過日子? 怎會開心快樂? 所以,要吃三餐(忌暴食,更不可厭食),有營養,多飲水。如身體許可,每日有半小時運動,即使散步或快步也可。有病要看醫生、吃藥,勿逃避。當知道,有病的人才需要看醫生,身體復原便不用吃藥。

2. 雖然很多人都不願意接觸其他朋友,怕被問及關係如何時又觸動情感傷口。但避免接觸朋友,猶如自困愁城。人是情感動物,與其鬱結在心,不如約一至二位知心友見面解悶,去散步,或是半日遊,也可直接表示不想傾談感情事,他們明白的,作為知心友,亦會體諒。也可考慮去朋友家 POTLUCK。既然知道感情關係已在低谷,自困家中也不會使問題消失。越想對方不是之處便越憤怒,也無補於事。你可以終日哀怨過一天,也可以面露笑容過一天,你要選擇那一樣呢?想深一層,哀怨和釋懷,都是由自己選擇的。

3. 若然確實不想出外,即使在家也會有方法積極處理,只要你願意的話。容許摯友來訪,或電話傾談,凡事皆可傾,卻不談傷心事。看喜劇、旅遊、烹飪節目,吸收正能量。在網上,也有很多輔導或教會機構已上載的文章,CD或錄像,個人特別推薦黃維仁博士的著作,可以先看《活在愛中的秘訣》系列(參看前註);另一位特別推薦的是余德淳先生的EQ(情緒管理)基本功-(情緒智能導師),在 YOUTUBE 有影像可看。

4. 有子女的,當然不可忘記他們的需要,如在節日也想開心,如你不開心,他們怎會開心呢?!然而,常見的現象是單親往往過於為子女安排眾多活動,卻忘記自己需要,使自己因忙而忘,也是另一種逃避心理。

5. 最後,要愛惜自己,有整潔儀容,穿著合宜衣服,為自己仍有健康、有自由、有朋友、親人、有工作能力、有獨立能力、有學習能力等等而感恩、自豪。見到子女、朋友、親人,多笑一點,對人對己都好過。

已經進入高危險期的婚姻,是否就沒救了呢?答案是:天下無難事,只要有心人。我們在下期繼續探討。

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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