Defensiveness is a true relationship wrecker—on the job, in the home and out in the world. It is one of those dysfunctional responses that can be extremely difficult to be around and can wreak havoc in a person’s life. So how do you know if you’re defensive? If you do any of the behaviors […]
Creating Close Relationships Requires Being Real
Many people feel disconnected. Disconnected from their friends, disconnected in their marriages and disconnected in life. There are several reasons why people are so disconnected. 1. They’re rushing through life. Many people are constantly on the go, running from one thing to another to another. They’re over-scheduled and over-loaded. As a result—there’s very little left […]
Compassion—The Missing Ingredient
The things people say to one another—especially loved ones—can make or break connection in an instant. When these comments are thought out and kind, they can lead to great moments. When comments are, instead, a hurtful knee-jerk reaction, they can leave a child, partner or friend deflated, wounded or withdrawn. Often this non-empathic knee-jerk response […]
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