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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.
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 vs sympathy. We can all learn – or at least be reminded – from this.
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.
When it comes to helping someone in crisis, there is a lot you can do that doesn't need expert help. We are all qualified to act like human beings.
When you feel as if you have to win the argument, or you are competing with each other to be heard, you are already heading for a dead end. Break the habit. Learn to listen effectively and do yourself and your relationship a huge favour.
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.
Transparent communication fosters genuine connection by openly sharing thoughts and feelings. Build trust and intimacy in relationships through honesty and vulnerability.
If you are a fixer it can be a tough habit to break. It may help to remember that 'fixing' people's problems doesn't help them in the long run.
There is no such thing as a ‘communication breakdown’. We here about it all time time, but I think this is a an inaccurate and limiting term which does more harm than good. Here’s why.
“A different approach to personal development”
“A different approach to personal development”
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