Perspective: Opinions Are Not Facts
Opinions are not facts. In an era of constant information exchange, it is crucial to recognise the difference between the two.
How Secure is Your Relationship?
Your relationship should act as a place of comfort and sanctuary from the outside world, providing you with a safe and supportive space. How do you contribute to keep it alive?
How to Help Someone Change Their Mind
What do you do if you are caught in a situation where someone won't see things from your point of view? Maybe they stick doggedly to their own position, as in a disagreement or conflict, or maybe they are simply unable to see things from another perspective. It has taken me a long time to learn to let others live their lives in the way of their choosing, without getting upset when they won’t see it my way.
What Does a Healthy Relationship Need to Survive?
Effective communication is at the heart of healthy relationships. This means more than simply talking; here's what to do.
Healthy Relationships are Not Left to Chance
We tend to pay more attention to casual or business relationships than we do to those we depend on. Healthy relationships are vital to our wellbeing and so they need looking after. How do you maintain a relationship? Little and often.
How Can You End a Conflict?
When you are in the midst of a dispute, it may seem that it's not possible to end a conflict, but it is. Sure, it requires a change in mindset, a shift in thinking away from the emotions that drive us to fight, but it is achievable.
10 Creative Questions to Help You Break Conflict Deadlock
Questions have been called ‘keys’; they can open the door to new thinking. These questions can help you find a way past an impasse. They offer the chance to take the conversation in a new direction.
The Personal Growth Power of Saying “No”
Saying "No" can be powerfully helpful. A well-placed and thoughtful refusal also models healthy boundary-setting. It teaches others to respect limits, both yours and theirs.
Empathy Means Connecting – With Yourself!
Empathy vs sympathy. We can all learn – or at least be reminded – from this.
Relationship Failure – How to Prevent It
Relationship success is defined not by the absence of disputes, but by how well you deal with them as they arise. You can't do that until the foundations have been properly laid.
