How often have you been hurt by someone? As you think back about some of those times, do the memories bring anger, resentment, fear, or other strong feelings? Some offenses may have been less hurtful. Maybe an insult that embarrassed you, a social “slight,” an “unfair”…
Does the following story sound familiar? John had an irritating habit – arriving late. One evening, he agreed to meet Sue, his wife, at a restaurant at a set hour after work. She had another evening meeting and needed to eat promptly. John was late – again. Sue waited…
An anonymous saying caught my attention the other day: Conversation is a vocal competition in which the one who is catching his breath is called the listener. There is a lot of truth in that saying. How often have you been in a conversation where both of…
Every relationship has conflicts and disagreements. That’s especially true in the intimate relationships of marriage and family. It’s also true in relationships with colleagues at work and friends. How successful are you at resolving those times of discord and tension? The secret to success is following the rules…