Communication

Before dealing with the annoying neighbor, one must first be able to distinguish the different types of aggressive neighbors. People living in different areas tend to have with different attitudes. Most significantly are those of both urban and suburban areas….
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Can conflict help you obtain your goals? You may wonder how friction might be a positive factor regarding reaching for your dreams as conflict is hard to handle and be a challenge. However, stretching your abilities now and then can be beneficial while pushing…
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No one wants to spend time with a negative person. Nothing can bring you down quicker than someone who never sees the bright side of anything. If you want to avoid negative people, make sure you aren’t one of them….
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How to deal with a boyfriend who puts his ex before you You have been in a relationship with your new boyfriend for a month, but it never fails, he runs over to his ex girlfriends home to clean her…
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Let’s be honest: being lied to sucks. Finding out you’ve been lied to can ruin friendships, marriages, and businesses. Forearming yourself against this damage can seem very attractive, but should not be overestimated. Deception detection is not exact. There’s a…
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“A good neighbor is a fellow who smiles at you over the back fence, but doesn’t climb over it.” So quoted Arthur “Bugs” Baer, prominent sports journalist and cartoonist. Certainly, a good neighbor is one who recognizes boundary and knows…
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Words do not hurt.  However, how human beings interpret words certainly hurts, and the tone used can indeed indicate anger, and even violence. This hurts the recipient by programming a fear of the “attack” words made.  If a person were…
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No matter how rude the other person has been, losing your temper is never good: not only does it not arrange anything, but what is worse it often leads to disastrous consequences. As Dr. Ernest Campbell puts it in «Anger…
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Growing up in Boca Raton, Florida I have been unfortunate to experience narcissism all around me. From driving around town, eating in restaurants, or just walking in the mall everyone seems to have the “it’s all about me” complex. Now…
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Neighbors can become lifelong friends, or ongoing nuisances or even worse: enemies. Unless you live in a secluded area, you will probably have at least one neighbor that lives near you. in most cases neighbors are good to have around…
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Most people have them – relatives who are impossible to please when it comes to the gifts. It may be your mother-in-law, your aunt or your younger sister. You know the type. No matter what you give these people, they…
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Just like everything else in life, there are pluses and minuses to being shy. Certainly a shy person is least likely to jump into action without considerable thought, if one acts at all. Shyness is, indeed, a blessing and a…
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Many different reasons cause miscommunication with a spouse. At its heart is the fact that one party is not hearing properly and the other party is not expressing something clearly enough. When miscommunication arises it is often on-going, manifesting in…
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How to tell if someone is lying to you? This is an age old question. Imagine that empowerment that would come from knowing the secrets to such a thing. There are books devoted to this and recently it has moved…
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There are all kinds of people in the world and some of those people just happen to be rude. It is not easy dealing with a rude person and the resulting behavior. Sometimes you might feel compelled to be rude…
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One of the key components to having a successful working relationship with colleagues is trust. It is much easier to work with people you know you can trust and know that they trust you. It is nearly impossible to achieve…
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Communicating short-hand, on the fly with minimal personal interaction has become the norm since the rise in popularity of social networking sites. We were all infatuated with Myspace until Facebook took over the hot spot for online social interaction; now…
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Bullying is a serious problem that, unfortunately, too many people have to deal with. Things can get even more complicated when the bullies are adults and do not hesitate to torture their victims in social situations. There are ways for…
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People live such busy lives. Many are up before the break of dawn taking care of the needs of family members before venturing out to the various workplaces and then, arriving home close to dusk. In between all that, you…
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You could probably get away by saying your favorite goldfish just died and you need to see to its funeral arrangements in your back yard. But that story alone is fishy. Maybe you might get off the hook while looking…
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In any relationship, whether it be between lovers or family members or platonic friends, communication is among the most important qualities for success.  However, giving a simple “yes/no” answer to the question posed (“Is Communication the Key to Overcoming Obstacles?”…
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When looking to buy or make a Christmas gift that needs to be worn and actually fit it can be hard getting the size right. Whether you need to measure for a hat or a pair of shoes, get the…
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Having house guests can be a fun, but sometimes overwhelming journey. Having house guests who are demanding is just stressful. There is no joy in having someone in your home who has the audacity to have so many demands. If…
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Communicating effectively is extremely important for a relationship. Even if the intentions are good though, there are no guarantees that the result will always be good too. Learning to communicate in the right way is actually difficult and it requires…
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When it comes to breaking up, it is not as easy as one thinks. When you mean to be gentle it may come out in the wrong way. Breaking up gently might be the best way to solve things and keep a…
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People hurt each other all the time. Sometimes it can happen intentionally, while other times it can happen unintentionally. The end result is still the same; tremendous pain that may seem impossible to overcome, especially in the beginning and especially when no apology is offered….
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Sharing your feelings involves opening up to someone else. A conversation is a two-way dialog and if you find yourself doing all the talking, then you may have pushed it too far. Many a good friend will give you the…
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Shyness is a characteristic that many people have to deal with and conquer. At times, shyness impedes social interaction with other people. Shyness can have a negative impact on the lives of people who possess this particular characteristic. Shy people…
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Say yes to what you want and no to everything else. You’ll have more time and energy to do what you want. Practice your say-no-muscle and follow the guide below to make the most of the advice given. Be clear…
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Sometimes, relationships between siblings could be described as similar to the ones between cats and dogs. They hold the potential to be remarkable but it can also be the case that fighting and arguments are a frequent occurrence in the…
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