Confrontation

Sometimes reality has to smack us in the face before we boldly speak our truth — I don’t want to write this. I don’t even want to think it. The toxic combination of outrage and paralysis in response to the carnage of gun violence leaves me as the victim of my own horror, and the impotent perpetrator of my inaction. And I am not alone. The story of Emmett Till Emmett…

How many people do you know that can read minds? Maybe you know someone that has studied psychology, human behaviour, or body language. But overall, most people have no idea what you are thinking, and I think you would agree. Why then do we often catch ourselves saying things like…

“One of the problems is that I internalise everything. I can’t express anger; I grow a tumour instead” (Woody Allen) The greatest test of any relationship is what happens when someone lets you down — broken promises, missed deadlines, poor behaviour, less than average performance, negligence, bad attitudes, etc. These…

Prostitute Intellect I throw myself physically to the dance under the veil of sheets. Two figures enthralled, seeking their purpose. The silhouettes aligned respond to the primary impulses and give in. Immersed in the task providing consummation, the mind detaches and begins wandering, drifting, leaving the stage and set. The vessel plays its role skillfully, though the puppeteer’s absent-minded intellect finds consolation elsewhere.

Every day you are building something braver. Bolder. Every day you stand up to your abuser you are healing that part of yourself that never got to stand up. How do you know if you are truly confronting your past and in turn your defenses around it? Ask yourself: *…

It’s no secret that the act — or thought itself — of confrontation is uncomfortable for many people. Still, setting boundaries is vital to protecting your space and fostering a healthy lifestyle. …

The typical Nice Guy marriage: While there are lots of different types of Nice Guys, with a range of traits, one thing they all have in common is poor response to conflict and lack of skills with confrontations and boundary setting. The typical Nice Guy marriage is usually very smooth…

Full transcript: Dan Munro Andrew, you’re up first mate. So if you can unmute yourself Andrew G Hello. I’m appearing here twice because I’ve got my laptop, so I can fight in the chat that my phone is a bit more reliable sound wise. As to why I’m there twice. Dan…

Extended Aversion — Wide open or completely shut down There is no comfortable medium There is no moment of equilibrium There is no self-advocation Only self-preservation Only self-manipulation Only splintered communication In the face of confrontation Mother’s lessons on etiquette Remaining silent a safer bet Remaining poised a better look Save yourself from the right…