Responsible Speech in a Loving Relationship
"Lewis, you are late! You only think about yourself. Nobody else matters! Dinner is ruined. Why can't you be on time for once in your life?" We will use this opening barrage of criticism to demonstrate an effective way to communicate a tough message effectively and yet maintain a loving feeling. In a communication like this, there are four steps: The facts. Your opinions. Your feelings. Your desired outcome. When you have a tough message to deliver, it is best to separately s