Counsel

HOW TO KEEP YOUR RELATIONSHIP IN THE FORWARD-MOVING ZONE.

• Focus on solving problems instead of winning arguments.

• Listen with an open mind to make sure you understand what he means instead of launching into an unnecessary argument.

• Explain yourself if you feel you have been misunderstood.

• Respect each other’s opinion, even if you can’t find an immediate solution to the problem.

• Spend time discussing problems and issues you each think are important.

• Be quick to forgive and quick to forget.

• Be sincere. Your words may say one thing, but your body language may convey something completely different.

• Don’t talk in code. Say what you mean, and say it respectfully.

• Don’t go to sleep before resolving a conflict.