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How to have a difficult conversation | Psyche Guides
Avoidance will only foster more conflict.
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Lean into the conversation from a place of curiosity and respect (for yourself and the other person).
Even when the subject of the conversation is difficult, the interaction can ...
You don’t actually need to talk that much during a difficult conversation. Instead, learn to listen, reflect and observe.
Address uncomfortable situations head-on by getting right to the point.
Foster an honest and respectful discussion and make sure both parties speak about the details of an issue.
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We are social creatures who desire validation. We feel good when others share our belief system. But we feel dejected when others do not value our inputs, crush our ideas, or ignore what we have to...
We view the world and the people in it from a specific paradigm.
How we relate to someone is driven by our personality, expectations, background, and experience. Why we find someone difficult is then a very personal affair.
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The building blocks of any relationship rest on compatibility and chemistry. All relationships have a combination of these qualities to a more or lesser extent.
Compatibility can be described as being together without conflict.
Two people can fit like a glove both conversationally and psychologically. For some, that connection alone can be enough to be happy and thrive.
Chemistry is a complex emotional or psychological interaction. It is a natural rhythm between two people that cannot be forced or created.
While some people are content with a relationship that is compatible, others feel an intense desire for that chemistry. Figure out what feels right to you in a relationship and strive for that.