• Let the other party know that you believe that you will be able to sort out the issue on hand if you both try to understand each other.
• Give each other the time to express one's experiences and emotions and the space to air out any grievances.
• Whether you agree with each...

A gem statement is a statement that allows the opportunity to open up a new conversation with the hopes of compromisation and a solution.

This usually involves expressing your emotions with the main issue beneath all the surface anger or any other emotion being experienced...

• We tend to avoid conflict because we believe that it is bad, yet we continue to create it despite the fact.
• Conflict isn't essentially a bad thing. It gives us the information we need to know so that we could work with others more effectively to improve our relationships with...

• As the conversation comes to a close take the time to reflect back on what you've discussed, the next steps to be taken, and if there's anything left each party wants to say to the other.
• Remember to ask the most important thing before closing the conversation and that is "Wha...

• Before you talk to your partner or anyone you have to address an issue with, ask yourself whether you're ready to have the conversation.
• Think about the things you need to say without being consumed by negative emotions. Are you willing to say what...