When facing time with family, good boundaries will serve you well. But first, let’s be clear: good boundaries are not “I just can’t take it ANY.MORE!” limits. They’re not demands you hope others will fulfill. They are not cold, hard brick walls. Good boundaries are more like standards you have that keep YOU peaceful, safe, […]
Communication is key
You need a communication key. It’s true. And so many people say it when they come to me for help. But lots of people think communication means more words. And usually it means exactly the opposite. Use fewer words; say more. Here’s how this works. Listen, you already know the words you say are a […]
Communication Matters
Communication. It’s key. People coming to me for help in their relationships (alone or together) tell me all the time that they “just need to improve their communication skills.” Most people strive really hard to do just that. They work on being kinder and having a softer approach. They work really hard on analyzing correctly […]