Blog Entries tagged 'improve relationships' http://www.straight-talk.co.za Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:19:45 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.straight-talk.co.za/index.php?option=com_myblog&amp;show=The-best-of-times-or-the-worst-of-times.html&amp;Itemid=999999 The best of times or the worst of times<p>Whether this year will be the best of times or the worst of times, there&#39;s one thing you can do to sway things in your favour. You can speak up when others are driving you crazy. </p><p>People drive you crazy even when you are on holiday.</p>Your mother in law has been critical of you all through the holidays.A partner or spouse has chosen to spend so little quality time with you that you&#39;re wondering if they even know you&#39;re there.A family m [...] maureen talk straight speak up people who drive you crazy improve relationships http://www.straight-talk.co.za/index.php?option=com_myblog&amp;show=10-tips-for-making-difficult-conversations-safe.html&amp;Itemid=999999 <p style="text-align: justify" class="MsoNormal">Difficult conversations happen to everyone.&nbsp; The more emotion that is involved, the more likely it is that the conversation ends in a blame game, wild accusations, tears and anger. Everyone retreats into silence, only to have the whole thing erupt at some later timewhen emotion gets the better of us again. There is a better way! You can learn how to make difficult conversations safe by following the tips below. See what a difference [...] maureen own your feelings make conversations safe listen improve relationships difficult conversations