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Tip:
Don't argue when your angry
Reason:
You may say something you regret
Tip: Make sure to Respect your partner
Why
: Few people are okay with being looked down on
Mean things are more likely to be said
Relationships fall apart without respect
Tip: Don't make assumption that partner "knows" something
Why:
Prevents misunderstandings
Reduces chance of taking an inappropriate action
Tip:
When arguing, respect each other's arguing style
Why:
reduces the deterioration of the arguement
reduces looking down on each other
Tip:
Do not role your eyes
Why:
nonverbally communicates, "I think your stupid"
Tip:
Stonewalling should be avoided
Why:
some partners will feel abandoned, angry afraid and/or anxioius
Predicts divorce
Tip:
Avoid Nagging
Why:
It leads to stonewalling
many times its not specific and thus leads to misunderstandings
Tip:
try to avoid being defensive
Why:
problem never gets solved
partner won't feel cared about
Tip:
ask for a specific change instead of complaining
Why:
it's more effective
allows partner to answer "can you do this differently"
Tip:
Try to be positve and supportive
Why:
it helps relationship be more positve (classical conditioning)
Tip
: Listen to Understand
Why: helps person avoid judging, critisizing, day-dreaming and missing the point
Tip:
Avoid distracting environments
Why:
easier to listen when not being distracted
its more efficient
Tip: ask is this a good time to talk?
Why: Sets up a situation for success
Tip: Before bringing up something touchy or important, ask myself did i contribute to the problem?
Why:
it can soften my negative emotion towards the other person
Author
Kassi.Glodowski
ID
86703
Card Set
Communication pamphlet
Description
psychology 110
Updated
5/19/2011, 6:22:35 AM
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