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Reality Check: It Takes Two to Insult
They say that it takes two to tango, but that’s not all! Lots of activities depend on cooperation, and it’s important to cooperate in many situations. Is cooperation always the right thing? Of course not. When it’s an evil, destructive, … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, conflict, freedom, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: Expectations and the Pictures We Carry
Whenever two or more people get together and talk, we have an opportunity to share joy, to create understanding, and to deepen relationships. Getting together can be such fun! Getting together also creates an opportunity for conflict, and there’s plenty … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged conflict, examining wants, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: People Who Cope
When you think of your circle of friends and acquaintances, you may be able to identify some who fit into a category I call “people who cope.” These are the folks who seem to know what to do, no matter … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, discouragement, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Real Relationships
Scams are everywhere and they often involve relationships. Why? People will sacrifice to help out friends or family. Some scammers exploit that loving, generous human quality by pretending to be someone they are not. There are so many ways to … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged improving relationships, perception, reality
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Reality Check: Nourishing Recognition
Distressing stories abound of people who lack the food they need to nourish their physical bodies. Well-meaning people may ask, “What can I do? Food deficiency is one example of scarcity. But there’s another area of scarcity where any of … Continue reading
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Tagged basic needs, encouragement, helpful, improving relationships
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Reality Check: The Big Value of Small Talk
Choice Theory suggests that people need good relationships to have a satisfying life. For one person, a good relationship might mean constant contact, where you share not only hopes and dreams but also the struggles and joys of everyday life. … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged happiness, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: The Power of Presence
We have so many options in how we can communicate. There’s phone, text, video chat, email, interactions on social media sites.…We could even write a letter! One could easily get the impression that we run the risk of too much … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged choosing actions, improving relationships, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: The Love Knot
In skilled hands, two pieces of rope can be manipulated in such a way that they resemble a pair of intertwined hearts. This is known as a love knot. Romantic, isn’t it? A story told by E. Annie Proulx in … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged choosing thoughts, improving relationships, offering information, perception
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