(Lynn Margolies, Ph.D.) A common but often undetected source of conflict in relationships is harboring an inaccurate belief about your partner’s (or teenager’s) intentions. Our perception of why the other person did or didn’t do something, and what we believe that means — is often the true culprit behind persistent hurt, anger, and/or frustration — not just the behavior itself.
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The Nightmare of a False Accusation
(John Amodeo, PhD) You’re at a restaurant and your partner accuses you of being attracted to a man or woman sitting nearby. There has been distance in your relationship and your partner accuses you of having an affair. You’re late for a date and you’re accused of being irresponsible. Hearing such things, you’re left reeling and feel powerless to respond.
3 Tips for Better Communication During Difficult Conversations
(Justin Deschamps) There are a few things we must learn in order to have true freedom, prosperity, and benevolence in our personal lives and society. One of those skills is communication. The following article offers some advice as to how to cultivate good communication skills. With these in hand, an individual can positively contribute to the lives of their fellows and the world at large, should they also dedicate themselves to learn the law so as to respect life with conscious precision.
The Bullsh*t of “Good Vibes Only” (and Why Conflict Can Be Good)
(Justin Deschamsp) Can conflict be a good thing? Yes, it can. But in order to understand that, let’s break down what a conflict is in the realms of consciousness.