Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

When we talk about an interpersonal dispute between two people, we commonly say there are two sides to every story – the other person’s version of events and issues and our own. However, many say there are three sides, and … Continue reading →

It happens, at times, that our conflicts get blown out of proportion. This means we have a reaction that is too large for the situation. Essentially, that we are treating a problem more seriously than the context merits. We might … Continue reading →

You have likely heard of the phrase “axe to grind” and here’s a little story about the derivation of this phrase: “Benjamin Franklin published a lot of stories, one of which he was the central character. Franklin was approached by … Continue reading →

It is common that we get so caught up in our conflicts that we only see our side. We stick to our perspective and become increasingly entrenched in our position if the other person refutes us. Our defensiveness grows and … Continue reading →

Sometimes I wake up in a cranky mood. I expect that happens to you, too, right? It may be due to a restless sleep, worry, an unresolved problem, a confrontation that hovers, and other reasons that seem to result in … Continue reading →