If someone is baiting you to argue, don’t take the hook. Swim around and find a calm, creative response rather than a reaction. Leanne French. Secret 59 from Fairytale Love – How to Love Happily Ever After.
Someone’s got to do it, so why not you?
- Don’t jump to the conclusion that what’s going on has to be about you.
- Stay focused on content that makes sense, and try to ignore emotional outbursts.
- Be willing to check whether they are stressed or tired, and ask how you could make things better.
- Change the mood of the conversation and trick them into escaping.
We control how we respond.
When we take our time to go within we can respond to the same event with annoyance or anger, or we can search for a more thoughtful way to respond with peace and calmness. Continue reading
Leanne French Relationship Expert & Counsellor 