Category Archives: Communication
The Art of Getting Hubby to Do Half the Work
Trying to get your husband to help more at home? Forget it. Getting him to help you with housework implies that the work belongs to you to begin with. Change the paradigm to determining division of labor in your shared business of running a family. Deciding who does what at home then becomes a subject for cooperative problem-solving.
The Art of Listening: How Open Are Your Ears?
How would you rate yourself as a listener? Rate yourself on this quiz to assess how well you connect with others.
Sexual Intercourse and Talking Together: What’s the Same?
What could sex and talking together possibly have in common? Lots....
Should You Use This Word? It Decreases Your Effectiveness
There is a common yet all-too-potent word that can profoundly undermine you. It also can antagonize others. Fortunately, there's tricks for eliminating it from your vocabulary.
Skip the Criticism Altogether. Give Feedback Instead.
The notion of constructive criticism is bogus. Criticism stings. Instead, give feedback. That's more useful and generally painless. Can you tell the difference? Here's three examples to test out your ear.
Solve Tough Dilemmas With the Win-Win Waltz
To settle conflicts with resolutions you both feel good about, use this worksheet to guide you through the three steps of the "win-win waltz." You can both always be right.
Relationship Problems: What Resources Can Help?
When all looks lost in a relationship, what resources can you turn to that are likely to make a difference? And which kinds of help are most useful when?
Needless Angers: Can They Be Eliminated?
Whether it's low-level irritation or high-intensity rage, speaking or acting in anger can poison relationships. Fortunately, this simple system can end needless anger.
No Way Jose Will I Go With You To Therapy!
There's many ways to get marriage help, with or without the participation of your spouse. Here's three options for fixing marriage problems on your own.
Not Getting Your Concerns Heard? Try These 5 Tools
Want to become more effective when someone you love, or someone you work with, keeps doing something that bugs you?