We’ve all been there. The knot in your stomach as you wait for a meeting you know will be unpleasant. The racing heart and sweaty palms as you try to find the right words. The sinking feeling as a conversation goes off the rails despite your best efforts. Difficult conversations are unavoidable, but for most… Läs mer om "Hur man för svåra samtal
My default mode when friends or family share their struggles has always been to fix things. I’m a problem-solver by nature, so my mind immediately starts analyzing the situation and generating solutions. But over the years, this approach created friction in my relationships. I’d offer suggestions and insights, only to be met with resistance or… Läs mer om "Do you want to be helped, heard or hugged?
You know that sinking feeling when a conversation with your partner veers into the “You always…” zone? Maybe you’re dishing those statements out yourself, watching your loved one’s face fall with each accusation. I’ve been on both sides of that interaction. And let me tell you, it never ends well. I certainly made my share… Läs mer om "Använd "jag känner"-uttalanden för bättre relationer
Our relationships are scattered across countless digital albums and social media memories. But those frozen moments hold the key to deepening our real-life connections. When we treat our photo collections as a gateway to conversation rather than a graveyard of the past, they become a tool for keeping our bonds vibrant and alive. Our cameras… Läs mer om "Use your photos to reconnect with your loved ones
Early in my marriage, conversations with my spouse often left me feeling resentful and unappreciated. I couldn’t understand why my partner wasn’t meeting my needs despite my constant reminders of what I wanted. Sound familiar? It took me years to realize I was going about it all wrong. I wasn’t expressing my needs effectively. Demanding… Läs mer om "Framför önskemål, inte krav
Two years into my marriage, the honeymoon phase ended with a silent, sudden crash. Suddenly, everything that was once endearing about my husband now got on my last nerve. Leaving dirty socks on the floor, forgetting to take out the trash, chewing too loudly – each tiny irritation compounded until I found myself wondering, “What… Läs mer om "Choose to love your partner (in hard times)
We’ve all been there – a friend calls in tears, a family member shares devastating news, a coworker breaks down in the office. In those heart-wrenching moments, it’s painfully clear: you can’t fix their anguish with a snap of your fingers. The hurt is real and raw. Advice and solutions, however well-intentioned, often ring hollow.… Läs mer om "7 fraser för att trösta någon i kris
For most of my life, I thought arguing was about proving I was right. I’d latch onto my viewpoint with a death grip, using every rhetorical trick to defend it. Evidence that contradicted my stance? Brushed aside. Holes in my logic? Hastily patched. The other person’s perspective? Dismissed with a wave. I argued to win,… Läs mer om "How to argue using the RISA framework
We’ve all been there. Your partner loads the dishwasher in a way that makes your eye twitch. Your coworker submits a report riddled with errors. Your friend shows up late to your lunch date again. Minor annoyances, but they grate on you. You know you need to say something, but you dread it. So you… Läs mer om "The compliment sandwhich for better feedback in relationships
Want a stronger, closer relationship with your partner? The secret lies in how you respond to their bids for emotional connection. What is a bid? Bids are the small ways we reach out to our partner throughout the day, seeking attention, affection, or acknowledgement. It’s any small expression that says, “I want to connect with… Läs mer om "Responding to your partner’s bids
