The most-real reality show—assessing your conflict resolution skills
Think back to the last time you had an argument with someone in your household. Consider what triggered the conflict, how things escalated, and how it ended. Now stop for a moment. Picture the whole thing unfolding on live television. A reality show of your family Instead of just you and your kid or partner, now […]
Breaking through anger—what sets people off?
Ever notice you have certain arguments with the same people over and over? Nothing ever really gets solved, and it’s just a lot of pointless drama. Event A triggers someone to anger, then you respond to that anger with more anger. Your angry response triggers even more anger in the other person, who strikes back […]
They’re not psychic—being honest about what you want
Recently, I hurt my husband’s feelings and made him feel unappreciated—but not on purpose. It was because I don’t happen to be psychic. The misunderstanding My side of it: He had a doctor’s appointment and got up early. I heard him leave the house before he took a shower, so I assumed he needed cash […]