Monthly Archives: August 2012

Why We Fall Out of Love

I have often joked that my favorite gig (I’m a violinist) is a wedding, because I enjoy the pervasive atmosphere of unrealistic optimism at weddings. It almost always gets a chuckle. Most folks realize that “until death us do part” … Continue reading

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The LEAPS Process, Part V, Summarize

In this concluding section of the LEAPS discussion, we bring the whole process together. For the “S” in LEAPS, I prefer to use “Solve.” “Summarize” is used in the Texas CHL course. But what we are after is a solution … Continue reading

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The LEAPS Process, Part IV, Paraphrase

The most important conflict resolution technique in any two-person exchange is feedback. Using that feedback loop, you can confirm (or correct) your understanding of a situation, which can allow you to avoid problems caused by misunderstanding. A good way to … Continue reading

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