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Personality Styles and Ways of Thinking


Below you will find all the tips written on this topic. For more specific browsing, see the "now browsing" section on the left side of the page.

Assertive, Aggressive, and Non-Assertive Communication Styles

This tip is designed to explore three different styles of communication, the payoffs and effects of each, and provide some tips for becoming more assertive.

Befriending your Ex: When is This Okay?

Are you ready to enter into a friendship with an ex? Do you know how to be friends with your ex? Here are a few important areas to considering before agreeing to a friendship.

Blaming and Codependency

Learn how to effectively communicate to your partner, friends, or family, without the use of blame or attacking messages. These steps will help you be heard, rather than lead you to arguing about the insignificant details.

Coping with a passive agressive partner

Recognize and cope with a passive aggressive partner: learning to read between the lines. A tip geared for women.

Having a conversation to assert your boundaries.

A walk-through guide to have a conversation to assert boundaries.

Hidden Hostility

Hidden hostility: uncovering passive-aggression.

Letting Go of Expectations

It's always good to strive for more, but sometimes when we have too many or too high of expectations, they can create rigid thinking of what's "supposed to be." Sometimes having no expectations can lead to the best results.

New Relationship and Facebook

If you're thinking of communicating with your new partner on Facebook, learn helpful tools on how to successfully manage a budding relationship in the land of social networking.

Positive Thinking

Positive Thinking to Counteract Low Self Esteem.

Quick Boundary Tips

Short statements you can practice to use in the moment to set boundaries.

Separation with Adult Children

This is a vignette about the emotional impact a parent's separation can have on their child, even when the separation occurs later in life and the child is now an adult.

Wedding Survival Strategies

Eight strategies to help manage your stress and expectations for you and your fiance for your big day.