Three Polite Replies To Advice You Did Not Ask For
A relative tells you how to raise your child. A friend comments on what is on your plate. Three replies, from gentle to firm, protect both you and the relationship....
Living With Someone Who Argues About Everything
Every small remark becomes a debate, and somehow it is always your fault. Recognising the argumentative personality is the first step to not getting dragged in....
Three Qualities Of A Diplomatic Person
In a heated discussion, one person always manages to keep the peace and still get things done. What they have is not a gift but three learnable qualities....
When You Catch Yourself Fishing For Attention
Everyone likes a little attention. The trouble starts when you need it to feel all right. Four everyday patterns show when the need has gone too far....
Stop Playing The Blame Game
Late again because of the traffic, the boss, the alarm clock. Blame feels like relief, but it quietly takes away your power to change anything. Five signs to watch for....
HEAL: Four Steps To Mend A Relationship
The silence has gone on for weeks and neither of you knows how to break it. Hear, Empathise, Act, Love: four steps that can bring a close bond back to life....
Holding Your Ground With A Manipulator
Somehow every conversation with them ends with you apologising for something you did not do. Here is how to stay steady when someone is working your weak spots....
Handling Rudeness Gracefully
Rudeness often comes down to how we make someone feel. A few graceful habits help you keep conversations kind, and leave them without offence....
You Do Not Have To Wait For An Apology
Someone may owe you an apology that never comes. Waiting for it keeps you stuck. Take the lesson, keep the good friends, and move on....
Small Ways We Hurt Our Parents
While we grow up, our parents quietly grow older. Three everyday habits that wound them, often without our noticing....