If daily conversations aren’t handled well, small disagreements can escalate into full arguments. Improve how you deal with conflict with these tips.
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When things are not going the way you want, do you keep repeating the same response or behavior but hope for, or expect, something different to happen? This is called a communication stuck state cycle: repeating the same communication cycle over and over.
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Where did the time go? This month, we're celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and reflecting on some of the communication lessons we have learned.
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Do you work or live with a difficult person? Want to know how to handle them better?
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We’ve all been there. Frustrated because we can’t seem to get our point across. After taking a moment’s pause to see if you can understand why the situation is happening, then you can start over. Learn how to hit the conversation reset button when your communication isn't going well.
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Why do we say yes, when we want to say no? Here are some tips and scripts to help you say no so you can have more time for what’s really important to you!
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We often to try to resolve a conflict when we should think through the decision of whether to have the conversation in the first place.
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Conflict is unavoidable. It's in our daily lives. But we can learn how to handle conflict well. Here are 6 steps.
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When a conversation turns into an argument, it can escalate quickly. Here are 7 quick and easy ways to move from arguing to resolving the issue.
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Do you work or live with a difficult person? Want to know how to handle them better?
