The thing about asking for forgiveness is that the receiver may not forgive. As we know, it’s not a simple request and apologizing or saying “I’m sorry” is not necessarily sufficient. There is just no guarantee – no matter how … Continue reading
Imagine a huge beautifully coloured fabric covering your conflict. Or, think of an enormous umbrella keeping you and the other person safe from a storm. Or perhaps, visualize a treehouse sitting high up in a person-made oak tree overlooking a … Continue reading
Sometimes during an interpersonal conflict we sound like we are in a court of law. We make our points in dogmatic ways, act as though no other position could possibly be considered, and convey an expectation that the other person … Continue reading
It sometimes happens in a conflict that we back down from our viewpoint. We may yield to the other person and resent that she or he is getting their way. Or, we may reckon that backing down is the optimum … Continue reading
It may seem a good thing to take a conflict off the rails that it is moving along. However, derailing it may make it worse. We may lose control of the journey it is meant to be on and take … Continue reading