Tag: Communication
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Arguing – an addiction?
by Barry Kerr (This is a revised version of an article I published in Natures Pathways magazine in January, 2014 and previously published on this blog.) Like a good argument? I don’t mean an emotional fight. I mean a good intellectual, logical argument. The kind that Socrates would approve of. If your answer is “yes”,…
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3 Ways Successful Couples Do Better
When Good Communication Skills Aren’t Enough By Barry Kerr and Kristine Gay All kinds of wonderful books and workshops teach good communication skills and tools. How many of these do you practice? Respect timing. Ask permission or schedule a time. Talk in turns. Give your partner chance to speak. Use “I” statements. Using the word…