Communication

Have you ever been misunderstood, taken the wrong way, or categorized and stereotyped incorrectly? Find out why this happens and what you can do to be perceived correctly by those around you. WORDS DEFINE YOUR PERSONALITY Essentially, you define yourself to those around you by the words you use. People do judge you by the words that come out of your mouth. Your ability to communicate--or lack thereof--is what ultimately defines you in the eyes of those around you. I remember a time in college where I gained a reputation for being cold and distant. This puzzled me greatly since I neither...

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Friendship isn't a unique relationship in addition to all the other ones. In fact, friendship is more than that. When any of your relationships can become friends, then it has reached the pinnacle of that relationship. I don't have a wife, children, parents, and then friends. No, each of these other relationships has become friends too. I want to be a friend to my children, to my parents, and certainly to my wife. I married my best friend. She is my wife, but she is also my friend. But how do you repair a damaged or broken friendship? I'll give you several ideas. REPAIRING A FRIENDSHIP To...

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There are many reasons why people struggle to make friends. Here are a few: * Insecurity * Selfishness * Pride * An Introvert Personality * Fear of People * Overwhelming and dominate personality * Depression But whatever the problem is, it needs to be addressed and conquered. You will never have fulfillment in life that you want unless you can achieve strong relationships. Experiencing things with others is often more enjoyable than experiencing them alone. It is your relationships that add depth to your experiences, gives meaning to your actions, and provides hope for tomorrow. Friendship...

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Friendship is not a relationship separate from other relationships. Friendship is the height or pinnacle of other relationships. Thus, a child or parent can become a friend. A spouse can become a friend. A neighbor or coworker can become a friend. But with this closeness comes a particular ability-the ability to hurt you more quickly and easily than others. Just check out social forums and websites and you'll quickly realize that it is those closest to us that hurt us the most. For a true friend, hurting you will come in two categories: 1. The unintentional or the thoughtless wound. 2....

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To fix a relationship that has been broken, there may be a variety of things that must be considered. There is no magical formula that will make someone 'like' you again, or make someone come back to you. Depending on the nature of the injury and the severity of it, you may have to go to some lengths to reconcile. But be warned, reconciliation is only possible if both people are willing. The steps outlined in this article will help achieve that willingness, but it is not guaranteed. In some cases, people just want out and nothing that is said or done will change their mind. Step #1 - Seek...

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The purpose of this article isn't to deal with the sudden mistrust and suspicion that a lie will bring. I wrote other articles dealing with that. This article is on how to deal with the lie itself. NEVER REACT EMOTIONALLY TO A LIE Every lie will hurt. In some cases, they will hurt deeply. And you will have strong emotional reactions to a lie. But there needs to be a point where you step outside the pain and look at it objectively. Anger, rage, or any sort of emotional reaction will only verify to the other person the need to lie in the first place. If a wife knew of her husband's jealousy...

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I pastor a Church. I have my own opinions about God, religion, society, heaven, hell, salvation, government, and right and wrong. My views are strictly Biblical, but that won't stop other Christians and Bible believers from criticizing my stand and beliefs let alone the non-believers. If you take a stand on anything, you will be criticized for it. But there are a variety of things you need to be aware of in regards to criticism. Understanding the nature of criticism will help you handle it without being overly defensive. YOU CAN NOT ARGUE WITH A CRITIC SO DON'T TRY Critics are often very...

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It is important to understand what constitutes a misunderstanding. We've all experienced someone confusing our intentions with what we said. We've all had someone misquote what we said. It is frustrating. Interestingly enough, the majority of arguments begin with a misunderstanding. I'd say that close to 90% of our relationship problems with people are the result of misunderstandings. Sometimes, it is a gross misunderstanding such as a man getting married for reasons other than his wife believes. But needless to say, motives, and hidden agendas lie outside the framework of this short article....

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Choosing the right words are perhaps the single most important key to ending arguments and avoiding arguments. You're going to disagree with people, and when you feel it is necessary to voice your disagreement, choosing the right words are essential. No two people can ever agree on everything. When you feel it necessary to voice your disagreement, your approach, your words, your mannerisms all come into play on how other people react to your disagreement. How you approach a disagreement is nearly as important as what you are willing to disagree about. For most disagreements, you should...

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INTRODUCTION The key to solving your relationship problems is communication. Without proper communication, you will solve nothing, only make things worse. Through the many years of counseling marriages, I have developed a system of communication that I can nearly guarantee will help you solve your problems. Every step of this has been carefully tested in real situations hundreds of times. If you'll carefully adhere to the method listed, it will help you find real solutions for your real problems. Step #1 - Get the Right Mind Set If you don't get the proper mindset, this system will...

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