Some people go to extraordinary lengths to be difficult. Think of the diva actress whose on-set needs can never be met or the boss who keeps moving the goal posts. The difficult person elevates the ...
Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a source of joy and a source of frustration or resentment. At some point, each of us is faced with a clingy child, a ...
If you’re dealing with a relationship marked by conflict, criticism or manipulation – be it with a parent, co-parent or colleague – chances are you’ve come across the “grey rock” method on social ...
Seven years ago, I dreaded going to work. I came in early, before anyone else arrived, and stayed late—just to avoid running into one person in the hallway: my boss. When I first joined the company, ...
The only way to appropriately handle conflict is to actually deal with it. Most people avoid difficult conversations with loved ones because it makes them feel uncomfortable. Unfortunately, if you ...