Articles & Resources

These articles provide tips and strategies to help with communication and relationships at home and work.

Relationships & Personal Development Articles

Keeping Conflict In Check: Stop Conflict From Ruining Your Relationship

Conflict is inevitable in relationships but it can be so badly managed that sensitive issues become a recipe for an argument or avoided completely. Instead you can manage conflict in ways that won't drive you apart.

Investing Tips for Your Relationship - How Saving for a Rainy Day Can Save You From Stormy Times.

In difficult times the resilience of your relationship really depends on how well it has been nurtured on a day-to-day basis. Building a positive "relationship bank balance" lowers the risk of conflict flare-ups.

From Partners to Parents: Relating to Your Former Partner When You Have Kids

When a relationship ends there is an important transition from partners to parents. This can be an awkward and painful process that is not always easy to manage unless you create clear understandings and boundaries.

Workplace Relationships Articles

Latest Article: Positive Assertiveness Tips

When you need to raise a difficult issue with somebody are you concerned that your approach will be ineffective? Maybe you will be such a peacemaker that the issue won’t be addressed. Or perhaps you’re so determined in your approach that you spark off an argument. The middle ground is to use a positive assertive approach.

Building Common Ground in Conflict - Creating Ground Not Gaining Ground

Common ground easily slips from view in conflict situations. Positions become exaggerated as each person aims to persuade or undermine. Not surprisingly, people will overlook areas of common interest, missing the opportunity to acknowledge, learn from and build upon what they already have in common.

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