Dear Eric: All my life, I have taken pride in being the peacekeeper, the one who smooths over tension, avoids conflict and tries to make sure everyone feels heard. I have always believed that kindness ...

One of the biggest dilemmas for us Caretakers is our tendency to be passive. And we have a lot of beliefs that really reinforce that passivity, such as: Always be nice, don’t ever hurt anyone else’s ...

Many people come to therapy because they can’t seem to put themselves first in their romantic relationship. They say things like: “I need to make them happy, otherwise they won’t want to be with me.” ...

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. We learn that fact in geometry, but it can apply to communication. A clear, straightforward statement or assertive phrase is sometimes ...

Most people make a common communication mistake that almost instantly makes them sound less confident, according to speaking expert and Texas-based trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher: They say "I'm sorry" ...