Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. – Rumi
The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them. – Tom Crum
Healthy communication is gratifying but often challenging, especially during ... Views: 1703
1. Begin by becoming aware of your boundaries. Take notice of your feelings. They are your inner messengers, your inner guidance system. When a boundary is crossed, there is a definite physiological response. If someone’s comments or actions make you uncomfortable, notice how you react ... Views: 1896
Frustration and anger can lead to mean-spirited, disrespectful communication. We sometimes reach the breaking point and say hurtful or belittling comments, often while raising our voice.
For example, Sarah is watching TV with her husband Erik. A commercial for a fast food company comes on and ... Views: 8727
Couples come into my office saying they don’t know how to communicate. They often escalate into a full-blown argument or end up shutting down and pulling away from each other.
The assumption is that if they could learn to communicate well during arguments, they wouldn’t end up hurting each ... Views: 1253
As the saying goes, it takes two to tango. It also takes two to make a couple. It takes two to make a relationship and, it follows, two to work on that relationship.
But what happens when one person in a relationship doesn’t want to do the work—especially if that work means going to couples ... Views: 1307
When Robert Frost said, “Good fences make good neighbors,” he was on to something. Our ability to relate to others in a healthy way depends on our awareness of not stepping aggressively into their territory—physical and psychological—and not letting them step into ours. Boundaries are ... Views: 1646