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Walking on Eggshells

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

Wiktionary suggests the following idiomatic explanations of the expression walking on eggshells: 1. “To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.” and 2. “To be careful and sensitive, … Continue reading →

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“I Hate When He…”

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

Lately I have been hearing several of my friends complaining about their life partners. It seems it is more than usual, but maybe I am just more aware of their plaints these days for some reason. The gripes typically start … Continue reading →

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The Last Word

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

When we are in an interpersonal conflict we may find ourselves reacting when the other person tries to have or succeeds at getting the last word. Or, we may be the one who is trying or succeeds in doing so. … Continue reading →

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Do You Flip Your Lid?

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

I was unable to find the derivation of the expression flip your lid, but I have heard it used to describe an excessively angry reaction. In recent years I have heard the term apoplectic used when referring to extreme rage … Continue reading →

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Walking Away With Grace

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

Sometimes when we are in conflict with another person we are faced with a dilemma about what we are or are not willing to say or do, or give or take, to reconcile matters. Though at some level of consciousness … Continue reading →

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