Across the world people struggle in difficult conversations, times of upset, painful discoveries etc. When people become upset or angry they often want to lash out, seek revenge, shut down or explode. Saying calm, cool and collected as the saying goes, is often the last thing humans want to do when hurt or upset. Sometimes […]
The Curse and Seduction of Being Right
Many people struggle with the curse of being right. When people struggle with being right it feels as if you’re constantly in an argument about the “facts.” Sometimes it can feel as if you’re talking with a lawyer instead of a friend or partner. For example, you might ask your partner to lower their voice […]
Are You Passive-Aggressive?
Relationships often struggle when one of the partners is passive-aggressive. Trust me, I know. When I was first married, I used to struggle with being passive-aggressive and I know it was not easy for my husband to deal with. I’d like to say that now I’m perfect and never slip into my old pattern, however, […]