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Strategies for communicating about difficult issues - Coggle Diagram
Strategies for communicating about difficult issues
Focus on Positive aspects of the other person.
Do not get caught up on the few negative aspects
Call a time out
Agree the situation is getting out of hand and try to have the conversation in an hour or two after everyone has calmed down.
Listen Carefully
Repeat back to your partner what you think they are saying so you know you understand
Get to the point
Speak clearly
Dont be afraid to say how you feel
Do not humiliate the other person in front of other people
You should not shame or embarrass. This will only make things worse in private
Do not nag and/or avoid
Must sit down together and agree it is childish to play games like this
Find adult solution calmly and rationally
Avoid giving ultimatums
An example is " You had better do this or else..."
May lead to love one walking out or divorce
Use "I" Statements rather than "you"
"You" is a blame statement
Example is, "You always make me so mad"
"I" statements minimize blame and work towards understanding
Example " I feel sad when ...."