Honor boundaries. People are often playing so many roles right now with work, home, and school all in the same place. When you want to talk, if they are in … Read More
Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #11
Author: Safe Conversations
Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #10
Give lots of appreciations. Spread them around! “I appreciate the way you’re talking to me.” “I appreciate that you did the dishes.” If you have children, give them appreciations, … Read More
Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #9
Convert a frustration into a request. And make the request respectfully and succinctly. For example, if your partner is late for dinner, you could get mad, or you could … Read More
Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #8
A safe conversation can happen only one way: by removing all negativity. And it’s not just in the words. Be aware of your tone as well. And the gaze … Read More
Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #7
Shift from judgment to curiosity. When someone is talking with you, instead of wondering when they’ll be finished, ask “Is there more about that?” They can relax when they know … Read More
Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #6
By nature, as humans, we want to know things. Right now, uncertainty is all around us, and that can raise stress and make our relationships seem even more difficult. Harville … Read More
Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #5
Take turns talking and listening. We want to tell you a story. This is how we came up with the process of Safe Conversations! We were in a fight one … Read More
Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #4
We reject the phrase “social distancing” because it deprives us of what we need most. We suggest the mandate you follow is “physical distancing,” not social distancing, and practice “social … Read More
Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #3
Do you ever say something to someone and feel like you just are not understood? Harville and Helen have a solution for you – Mirroring! Mirroring is one of the … Read More
Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #2
Relationship Tip: Ask “Is now a good time?” This way, people you want to talk with will be able to focus on what you’re saying instead of being distracted or … Read More