One of the most common struggles I see in relationships is the struggle to be accountable. It seems that people have a truly hard time acknowledging their mistakes without defending, rationalizing or explaining why they did what they did. As you can imagine, not being willing to be accountable does not bode well for relationships. […]
Are You Difficult to Be In a Relationship With? (Part I)
Relationships can be the best aspect in our lives or the worst aspect of our lives. Regardless of whether we are talking about a relationship with a friend, lover, parent or boss, all relationships require the same skills to get along. Not surprisingly then, there are certain characteristics that can make any relationship difficult for […]
There Are Few Things Less Relational Than A Poor Listener: Working Your Listening Skills In Your Relationships
Good listening skills are vital to any relationship in your life. If you don’t listen well at work—it may cost you your job. If you don’t listen to your partner—it will greatly impact your relationship. And if you don’t listen to your friends—you may find that you have fewer and fewer. The bottom line is: […]