Deal with only one issue at a time. Don't introduce other topics until each is fully discussed. This avoids the "kitchen sink" effect where people throw in all their complaints without really resolving anything. Risk: How might this be difficult in the moment? Benefit: How will this help the relationship in the long-run? No "hitting below the belt." Attacking areas of personal sensitivity creates an atmosphere of distrust, anger, and vulnerability. Risk: How might this be difficult in the moment? Benefit: How will this help the relationship in the long-run? Avoid accusations. Accusations will cause others to get defensive. Instead, talk about how someone's actions made you feel. Risk: How might this be difficult in the moment? Benefit: How will this help the relationship in the long-run?
Deal with only one issue at a time. Don't introduce other topics until each is fully discussed. This avoids the "kitchen sink" effect where people throw in all their complaints without really resolving anything.
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Risk: How might this be difficult in the moment? Benefit: How will this help the relationship in the long-run? |
No "hitting below the belt." Attacking areas of personal sensitivity creates an atmosphere of distrust, anger, and vulnerability.
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Risk: How might this be difficult in the moment? Benefit: How will this help the relationship in the long-run? |
Avoid accusations. Accusations will cause others to get defensive. Instead, talk about how someone's actions made you feel.
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Risk: How might this be difficult in the moment? Benefit: How will this help the relationship in the long-run? |
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