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This book is about Confrontations with Our closest relationships Family Friends Co-workers Significant Others Spouse

This book is about Confrontations with Our closest relationships Family Friends Co-workers Significant Others Spouses. At times, we treat family & friends much worse than total strangers. The Baby Self v. The Mature Self. The Baby Self. No patience No self-control

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This book is about Confrontations with Our closest relationships Family Friends Co-workers Significant Others Spouse

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  1. This book is aboutConfrontations withOur closest relationshipsFamilyFriends Co-workers Significant OthersSpouses

  2. At times,we treat family & friends much worse than total strangers

  3. The Baby Selfv.The Mature Self

  4. The Baby Self No patience No self-control Self-centered, piggy, and clueless Lives for the present Accepts only perfection Has unrealistic expectations The Baby Self wants to control everything and everybody, always.

  5. You convey simple information “I’m sorry I’m late.”

  6. The other person has something more to say “You are always late.”

  7. You feel the need to answer back. “I’m not always late.”

  8. They respond to your response “You are always late.”

  9. You respond again, and so do they You: “You’re exaggerating.” Them: “No. What about last Thursday? What about when I was supposed to meet you for dinner at 6 p.m.?”

  10. “Please pass the salt.” “Why can’t you reach it yourself?” “Why can’t I reach it myself?” “Yeah, you are the one who wants the salt.” What is your problem? Do you have to be difficult on purpose?” “What is your problem?” Another example

  11. "You forgot to buy milk!" • "You never said anything about milk." • "Yes, I definitely did. • You never listen.“ • "I do too listen. You never said milk." • "No, I did say milk. You just don't listen."

  12. The “Shut Up” approach You: “I’m sorry I’m late.” Them: “You’re always late.” - not defending yourself: You: “I’m sorry.” Then say no more.

  13. The Number One Warning Sign: The feeling that you absolutely must get them to see it your way. “I can't shut up, I can't move on, and I can't leave it”

  14. Guidelines • Think: Stop talking if there is nothing to be gained (and lots to be lost). • Don't repeat yourself. Make your point once (and sit down / shut up). • Don't take their bait. Don’t get sidetracked. Ignore it. "You're just like your father" or "You always say that!" • Give your advice once and move on. Don't require them to recognize it as the most brilliant suggestion ever.

  15. So, simplyShut Up!Disengage

  16. The result? Peace, positive dialogue, and happier relationships all around even if, deep down, you know you are right!

  17. The vast majority of adult arguments between close friends or couples do not end with instant solutions (if they end at all)

  18. In Good Arguments Each person gets to make their point Each person gets heard by the other The argument ends

  19. If you must get “the last word” Do it the way introverts do, …

  20. in Your Own Head!

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