conflict management

Understanding Your Spouse Even When You Don’t Understand

Despite our best intentions, our words or actions (or inactions) may unknowingly land wrong, sometimes triggering negative emotions in our partners. It’s important to recognize and validate their feelings about the experience. Even if we didn’t intend to cause harm. Even if we don’t understand. Even if we and many others would not have similar […]

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Owning Up: The Power Of Taking Responsibility

When tensions run high during conflicts or misunderstandings, it’s tempting to deflect or shift blame. Embracing responsibility and taking ownership to take ownership of our actions and their consequences can pave the way for resolution and growth. And deeper connection. Taking ownership means acknowledging our role, whether it’s through our words, actions, or reactions. It’s

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Navigating Conflict: The Power of Shifting Gears

During an argument, tensions can quickly spiral, leading to frustration and misunderstanding. But what if we could pause and redirect our course? Shifting gears involves taking a step back, breathing deeply, and choosing a different approach. Instead of adding fuel to the fire with more anger or defensiveness, we can opt for empathy, active listening,

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Responding to accusations: Empathy over defense.

When someone accuses you of having bad intentions, it’s natural to feel the urge to defend yourself and your intentions. However, this often doesn’t improve the situation. Instead, try to listen for the underlying feelings and address those first before addressing the accusation of bad intentions. 📌 Begin by validating their feelings: “It seems like

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