Communication

In the heat of the moment everyone is capable of expressing thoughts verbally that are better left in the recesses of the mind, only to later regret the unfortunate outburst. The importance of thinking before you speak never carries more…
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Remember the old saying if it is not broken do not fix it. Well this applies very well in this situation. The history is for the books so keep it there, once you start teaching history then you end up…
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Relationships are not suddenly thrust into disharmony without warning, there are red flags that give notice of trouble on the horizon that can go unrecognized and lead to disaster. The ability to read the warnings can mean altering the course…
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There’s a qualifying balance that we need to consider when a person repeatedly disrespects us. Do we cut all contact with them or keep them at a safe distance? The determining factors would be what affect this person has on…
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Lets face it, men are terrible at saying the 3 words often enough, but don’t ever think we don’t feel it. Valentines day, anniversary and birthdays are the most prevalent days of offering up the words so many men find…
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Narcissists are people who only care about themselves. In fact, they are in love with themselves. As a result, they have very little to give in a friendship or partnership, and are best to be avoided at all costs! You…
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First, we need to try walking in the person’s shoes that is angry. My husband’s father died when he was around seven. His mom was ill, a close friend live with them and help them out. Years later, the family…
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Monastery Housekeeping Each of us is burdened by an unlimited number of expectations (demands) that we hold for the actions of others. We know that there is a right way to do things, and are often outraged when our expectations…
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It is an acknowledged fact that communication issues, or the lack of communication, can create irreparable damage to a relationship. Those relationships in which couples develop the skills to navigate through problems have a much better chance of long term…
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Certainly not! Husbands and wives become one after marriage and should be able to communicate freely. Its fine, if the man is still dating his to be wife,under these very nervy circumstances, may be he could be a little passive….
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My opinion is that it is very important that spouses communicate about their previous relationships, preferably before tying the knot. the most important thins in a relationship are sincerity and communication, and if you can’t tell your loved one about…
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Dealing with a co-worker that is making your life miserable is sometimes challenging. The first and foremost important thing to remember is that you must always treat people the way that you want to be treated. This is the golden…
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Anger can be a frightening emotion. It is also a red flag indicating that there are some deep underlying issues screaming to be dealt with. For the purpose of this article, I am going to focus on anger in a…
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In any configuration of an interpersonal relationship there is an expressed need for clear communications between vested participants – it is one of the attributes that separates Humans from the lower species. Without adequate communication skills a relationship stalls, as…
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Anger is one of the most basic of human emotions. I dare say that everyone alive has had a moment or two, of pure and intense anger about something. To deny your own anger is much like denying bad breath,…
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People who are continuously disrespectful toward you are not worth much if they do not change their ways. You can continue to try and change them, but most of the time, disrespectful individuals are not changeable and do not want…
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I remember when I was younger, I found that it was very easy to say “I love you.” The question is, how hard is it to say those three little words? I remembered that people use to say those words…
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Spotting toxic people prior to being affected by them is not always easy to do, and many cases it isn’t until you have been affected by them that you realize a need to end the relationship. And considering the fact…
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Communication in a relationship is very important, without it things can become strained. Problems don’t get sorted out as quickly as they should. They escalate into something they are not. This makes the problem you started out with seem worse…
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We’ve all had the experience where an individual walks into the room and instantly it seems as though gloom and despair came with them. Conversation stops flowing, laughter subsides, and you feel as though all of your energies have been…
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You deserve to be treated with respect.  Sometimes, we think we should just lie down and take abuse from our friends, but that doesn’t come from God’s word. He tells us we need to be humble and peace-makers, but not…
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Change is a process not an event. If we were to simply make a change without going through a process another change would surely be on the horizon. Why change what is working for you. A big part of change…
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Aretha Franklin sings it best…R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me. Notice the key words here, “find out what it means to me.” The song was originally written and sang by Otis Redding.   The lyrics suggest he was sharing…
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In todays society, it has become common to move from city to city (or place to place) with job market changes or in our pursuits of living a comfortable life; it’s becoming a stretch. So many people are finding themselves…
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How often have you got snubbed and tried your very best to let it pass smoothly and all too soon it happens again. As a human being we are all born with faults. As children we are taught the code…
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Resolving Our Differences: How Learning to Resolve Conflict Effectively Will Strengthen Relationships and Enhance Personal Growth “Am NOT”, tongue sticks out. “Are TOO”, another tongue comes out. In grade school, this is how many of acted when a conflict was…
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Passive-aggression is a personality disorder that should be treated like any other mental disorder. Individuals with this malady are usually lonely and will seek to hide their inability to interact with others in a rational manner under a myriad of…
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Salesmen are like everyone else trying to make a living, with a slight difference. Unlike other jobs they don’t get paid hourly or on a salary, they get paid by commission only. So natural when they see someone looking at…
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Arguments are uncomfortable, and they can quickly get out of hand. Essentially, you are dealing with a situation in which two people have different points of view, with both believing they are right. It is easy to see that once…
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When you are extracting yourself from a toxic relationship, you have to rebuild your confidence on several levels in order to recover. What makes a relationship toxic is that it is filled with mistakes and bad choices over a protracted…
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