Communication

Since the dawn of time, there has been potential for relationship misunderstandings. Not only do men and women have different communication styles, but each person is an individual. Expectations about what partners want from a relationship may cause problems, and…
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Christmas seems to bring out the absolute worst in some people. People seem to be bothered by long lines, traffic jams and unexpected events. There always seems to be someone who has to behave in a rude manner at some…
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As soon as you put that blue print gown on that shows the world your derriere, you are at the mercy of the hospital staff. You have lost your dignity and privacy has gone along with it. Generally, people in…
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Toxic personalities: We have all heard this term. Almost all of us know someone this description applies to perfectly. The trick with negative people is to let it exist in their sphere, not yours. Negativity is something everyone has to…
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Our country works best when our citizens become proactive. This means that the citizen has become knowledgeable and uses that knowledge to better his world. Certainly this applies to those national issues and national campaigns, but that proactive citizen is…
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If you’ve ever started shouting like a crazy person “for no reason” or found yourself in a situation you didn’t want to be in, you have been the victim of manipulation. Manipulation is like a game. Granted, it’s a sick…
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With technology advancing exponentially and variable communication devices at our disposal, texting is just another way of sharing information, however less personal. We are a society that allows machines and devices to speak for us, and because it’s no longer…
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Home is a place that most people consider their haven, where they can relax after a hard days work, enjoy being with family, and spend the weekends and summers outside. At the same time, being part of the neighborhood and…
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Insecurity and jealousy are very close relatives.  In fact in many cases, one does not exist without the other.  To be insecure is to be uncertain or have very little assurance of something in particular.  How can insecurity manifest itself…
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There are neighbors and there are neighbors! Those who are nice to you already were probably friendly people before you entered their lives. Those who are not may be not for any number of reasons. You can’t “make” anyone change…
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The holidays are impetus for all kinds of negative emotions to rise to the surface. Stress levels are at an all-time high. Many people are concerned about exceeding their budgets, pleasing all of their loved ones with the perfect gifts,…
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There’s an unspoken expectation from those we care about and love. Its very existence, like an unwritten code, is passed from one family member to the next. This code is assumed, therefore doomed from the beginning. By that, I mean…
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Negative people have a way of draining any and all happiness from everyone around them. To be around someone who is always down in the dumps is no picnic.Everyone has problems since life isn’t perfect, but it’s all in the…
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Are You Getting What You Deserve In A Relationship? ARE YOU GETTING WHAT YOU DESERVE IN A RELATIONSHIP? Yes, love is blind, but you owe it to yourself to make sure you are getting what you deserve in a relationship. …
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Energy vampires. Human black holes which come out of nowhere and just suck the life right out of you. That’s what a number of self-help gurus have named negative people. They’re also known as sob sisters, blamers, drama queens, and…
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The world seems to be divided into two groups of people – those who are extroverts and those who are introverts. Generally, extroverts are personable, outgoing and love being in the company of other people. For introverts it can be…
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Probably everyone has at least one telephone motor mouth in their life-sometimes I think caller ID was invented because of them! It’s a beautiful thing to be able to pick up our phones today and screen our calls against those…
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Family members come in all shapes and sizes, both physically and emotionally. It isn’t unusual to have at least one member of your family who’s prone to becoming defensive at the drop of a hat and making communication tough. Whether…
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Are you someone who works in an industry that involves customer contact? Do you often have a conflict with someone? If either of these situations applies to you, you must learn how to defuse a troubling situation. You will learn…
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The very word “confrontation” can induce feelings of negativity as it is often linked to the potential for aggression.  When one person approaches another with an important issue that demands discussion or negotiation, both participants will be giving plenty of…
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Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Youtube, Social Networking and even the e-mail from the 90’s have all affected the way in which we communicate greatly. When I was little it was necessary to pick up the phone to speak to someone, write…
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Spending time with your elderly relatives can be quite a treat. The trick is to get them to talk about something you’re interested in. That can easily be accomplished by simply asking a question or by talking to them about…
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Shyness may bring with it some positives, as you tend to have stronger relationships with the few people that are in your life and you’re sensitive to other people’s needs because you actually listen. In the main, though, shyness is…
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Relationships that have passed the initial stages invariably come to a point where some form of conflict sets in. This is an absolutely normal part of any relationship which evolves and I dare say, is an essential part. Whether be…
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Most people value their personal space. No matter how social you may be, you still like some area around you when you are talking to someone. Close talkers don’t seem to be bothered by this. They stand too close, and…
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Advancement in technology has provided a wide variety of options for social communication. People can now chat while viewing each other live via Skype. People get to see photo albums and stories behind important events through Facebook and other online…
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Can a person really make up for past mistakes? On the surface, it seems like a simple question, with “yes” as the obvious answer. After all, if one has the insight to realize that a mistake has been made, and…
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For years I had a poster in my office with the picture of a tired, sleepy Orangutan.  The poster said, “I know you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard…
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Meeting new people can be a terrifying experience – even confident individuals sometimes fall prey to the dry mouth and sweaty palms that precede parties and other social events! The good news is that by following these tips and getting…
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We have all been there. We are having a discussion with our spouse only to suddenly become aware that they completely missed the point that we were trying to get across. So what are some ways that we can communicate…
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