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EMOTIONALLY BANKRUPT
EMOTIONALLY BANKRUPT

Author(s): Cenk Aksoy
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Dicle Üniversitesi, Sivil Havacılık Yüksekokulu
Keywords: Emotionally Bankrupt; Emotional Bank Account; Emotional Tank;

Summary/Abstract: We all know what a monetary bank account or a fuel tank in vehicles is. We invest in the accounts and build wealth, we fill the fuel tank. We also withdraw the money when necessary or consume fuel. “Emotional Bank Account” or “Emotional Tank” are simulations that describe the rate of trust within a relationship. According to these analogies, emotions can also be considered for the investing, filling or withdrawing, consumption. Someone can increase or decrease someone else's emotional account or tank. Just as a Balance Sheet Deterioration can cause a business bankruptcy, so deterioration of emotional balance leads to emotional bankruptcy. In this article, concept of "Emotional Bankruptcy" which developed from the principles of the "Emotional Bank Account" a concept used in the book titled "7 Habits of Effective People" written by Stephen R. Covey, a widespread international leadership specialist, and the principles of "emotional tank" a concept used in the book titled "The Five Languages" a best-selling book written by Gary Chapman, a well-known family and marriage counselor, will be examined.

  • Issue Year: 1/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 44-49
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English