Communication

Communicating Across Cultures Advances in technology continue to make our world a much smaller place. Our lives are touched daily by a variety of cultures in business, education, and society as a whole. In order to be successful in such…
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A relative once confided rather gloomily that he had been to a party which was not very enjoyable because hardly anyone spoke to him. Lacking the necessary interpersonal skills, he clammed up like a frightened crab, hugged one section of…
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You have been asked to conduct a job performance session with an employee. Will your approach be like that of Simon Cowell on American Idol’ or will your feedback lead to better job performance? Even before the session begins, you…
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You’ll be able to receive feedback with grace and dignity by learning one simple technique that will change how you deal with criticism of all kinds, and may just change your life. But first, remember that you are under no…
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I think that everyone has dreams about other people. A man from our past, a television star we saw, a singer. How do you control yoru dreams and fantasies? You are asleep. So dreams run through your mind. It seems…
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I Love you. Those three little words can be the hardest to say. Or they can be too easy to say. Why is it that those three little words have so much power? Forget, or refuse, to say it and…
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Why do most women seem to rather hear the sweet nothings than observe the acts that actually demonstrate love? Very true, but what exactly are the ‘acts’ that demonstrate love? In whose opinion? It might seem like ‘sweet nothings’ to…
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Getting angry is natural. How a person handles anger and arguments varies by person. Dealing with anger you still have after an argument is not always simple or productive. One of the best ways I have found to deal with…
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Breaking something may seem like a good way to diffuse the energy of anger but it probably isn’t the best way to calm down. Sweeping up broken glass and going to Home Depot to buy a kit which promises to…
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I usually prefer to avoid very heated arguments whenever I can, especially if they are with loved ones. Things can be said during many arguments of this type that have lasting consequences, and the process of arguing heatedly itself leaves…
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Let me start this article by saying, “What went on with me and my lover’s prior to my marriage or after my marriage, is my secrets and it’s best for me to never share them with my spouse to be/husband….
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An argument is quite a powerful emotional stress often leading to thoughtless remarks, which in turn serve to fuel an even more emotive retaliation. This cycle escalates and before the two or more parties realise it they are engaged in…
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The Emotional Factor in Attraction Of the three main attraction elements: emotional, physical and intellectual, this one is very important for the long-lasting part of the relationship which is so sought after. If you are physically attracted to someone without…
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Certainly, I am no conflict resolution expert. However, we need not be experts to find creative ways to avoid conflict, particularly if we desire to minimize conflict in our relationships. The challenge with doing this is that each person is…
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I’m a person who believes communication in a relationship is vital and that actions don’t speak louder than words. I for one, have been married to my husband for forty-six years, and I must say, when we were first married,…
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Relationships bring out the best in us or the worse. Acceptance of this morsel of truth, we can also say; all intimate unions are different. We are all distinctively special and because of this, what would work for one couple…
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Good communication is one of the best indicators of a good relationship. When couples communicate, they share themselves with each other and grow closer. In those rare instances of misunderstanding one another, good communication gets the relationship back on track…
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Title: ways to calm down after an argument That is tough; seriously do you want to calm down? Probably not, your heart is racing, your thoughts are in turmoil, you are having an internal debate of I should have said…
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Sorry girls and boys, when you do at last find your fairly tale partner and tie the knot, you don’t always live happily ever after. Even in the best of marriages, there will be arguments. Personally, I think arguments are…
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My husband is weight obsessed. And I mean literally weight obsessed and I find it to be quite annoying at times. His first wife had two children with him. I guess during those two pregnancies she put on large amounts…
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Calming down after an argument is easier said than done. Why? Because an argument affects us mentally, emotionally and even physically. An explosive argument can leave a person in tears, angry and suffering with palpitations. The emotions we feel when…
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There are many ways to calm down after an argument. What coping mechanism is used is highly personal. For instance, after a particularly grueling argument with someone rude and insensitive, I like to go to a quiet place and imagine…
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There are things you can do to calm down after an argument. But the first thing you need to do, if you do get into an argument with someone is to make sure you say everything that you feel needs…
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Some people just really grind our gears. We try every which way we can but it seems we always walk away mad. It remains a mystery how some people can push our buttons more easily than others. Regardless, we are…
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Being of the female persuasion my entire life makes me feel like I know a little about the species we call woman. For years, I have tried to understand my own mind and have failed to do so. I doubt…
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Webster’s Dictionary gives this for the definition of anger- “A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure or hostility.” We have all felt this at some point at another. Some of us are blessed with the ability to handle this emotion better…
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Flirting is a action or statement that poses the possibility of being with you. It can be very settle or obvious but either way flirting is a technique that has be preformed since the begining. When a person is single…
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This is truly a very interesting question, and in my opinion, the answer can by “Yes” and “No”. Mostly, I would say “No.” But first, let me clarify why “Yes” is equally important. If there is honest and open communication…
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Before giving the topic much thought you may be forgiven for imaging that to tell someone that you really love them is an easy endeavor. But upon reflection it becomes clear that these most famous of words can be difficult…
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We all get into arguments every now and then and some times more often than we would like. However, the bottom line is that it’s inevitable. So here are some tips, listed at random, on how to calm down after…
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