The homework assignments aided me in uncovering and understanding many things that have contributed to who I am. A lot of the exercises had me reviewing my whole life, relationships and experiences. I thought this was great, because often times we only look at what is in front of us. The exercise of looking behind and forward is what is really going to help me move through my journey with a strong foundation of self and my eyes wide open.
From Glamour magazine, 11 Things Guys Just Don’t Understand about Women, it seems that the biggest beef men have with women is that they can’t understand our style of communication. Seriously, six of the eleven things were about communication! Men and women have very different styles of communication. I know, newsflash, right? Let me break [...]
Second in a series of five ways men and women communicate differently. Translating the language barrier for better communication and better relationships.
He said, she said. Why is it so difficult for men and women to communicate effectively? Learn about the five major style differences in communication between men and women.
1. Communicate regularly. There are three types of communication in relationships: informational, disruptive, and connective. Informational communication includes facts or requests like, “We need milk, can you pick some up on your way home?” Disruptive communication happens when we are angry or upset, and leads to a feeling of being disconnected from your partner. It [...]
What could happen if you assumed your partner would do something right, instead of assuming he’d do something wrong?
