Having an argument is one of the worst things. One person can no longer see that the other person means well. One misunderstanding builds upon another. Maybe you react more strongly because of your pain. Because you feel hurt, you become silent. Whichever word or style of silence you choose, … Continue reading →
Gossiping, talking about people behind their back, is the cause of a lot of misery. It creates an incomplete picture of reality and leads to misunderstandings. This is a serious form of miscommunication because the consequences are huge. It creates distance between people! When someone believes whatever someone else says, … Continue reading →
People are inspirers. They influence each other, encourage each other and give each other hope. Yes, I know that it’s usually the other way around, but I’d like to let you look at a very special phenomenon. And that is that one phrase. That one golden statement that can determine … Continue reading →
Grinding teeth, waking up in the morning with clenched jaws, painful teeth and liking to chew during the day: chips, gum or candy. They are all clues that you are under too much stress. Stress develops when you are frustrated or angry but don’t do enough with it. You store … Continue reading →
Grandma gives you one of those itchy hand knit sweaters. You don’t like it, you don’t feel comfortable in it and yet, you still have to be thankful for it. “Shouldn’t you thank your Grandmother?” “Thank you Grandma,” you say dutifully. Gratitude feels uncomfortable to many people. The feeling that … Continue reading →
No one wants conflicts. Nobody wants to argue. And yet, they often happen. Is it a mistake in our DNA? Is it inherent to being human? Do there always have to be arguments and conflicts? Or can we rise above ourselves and solve conflicts? How do conflicts develop? It’s very … Continue reading →
Losing someone dear, it’s the the tough side of life. Why did this have to happen? What good does it do? If someone dies whom you love very much, the reality of it can be so difficult that you can’t deal with it. You have to close yourself off, put … Continue reading →
Being decisive, making decisions. Choosing one thing and letting the other go. Making a choice is not easy. We are afraid of making the wrong decision; afraid of losing something. And what will replace that? Am I doing the right thing? Is this the right decision? It can sometimes drive … Continue reading →
Sexual tension is often hard to find in a relationship. The toothbrushes stand cozily next to each other in a glass and that’s as far as intimacy goes. One of the partner’s libidos can change or completely disappear in long-term relationships. Still, it doesn’t have to be lasting, as this … Continue reading →
One of the advantages of the MIR-Method is that it brings people closer together. People notice becoming milder towards other people and being able to see more quickly what the other person is struggling with. Often, people who seem angry are actually afraid or hurt. I have heard several times … Continue reading →
