Common Fights
Common Fights in a Relationship: There are various reasons why a couple might argue, ranging from monetary issues, or possible infidelities. http://therapyinphiladelphia.com/selfhelp/tips/fearofinfidelity Perhaps a spouse doesn’t clean up after themselves, or doesn’t call when they are going to be late for dinner. Similarly, raising a child is difficult, and issues may arise concerning different parenting styles. Negative feelings towards a problem or person at work may be taken out on an unsuspecting partner at home, who isn’t sure what they did to provoke an argument. Couples therapy is available at the Center for Growth, Inc., in Center City, Philadelphia.
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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.
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.
Couples and Money
This tip is geared for couples with a shared bank account.
Examples of Blame-Free Communication
In order to effectively express yourself and to address conflict, there are six basic steps to follow in order to successfully confront conflict with a friend, loved one, partner, etc. Read the following examples to learn how to apply these 6 steps and how to develop your own sentences.
Having a conversation to assert your boundaries.
A walk-through guide to have a conversation to assert boundaries.