Grand gestures- over the top acts to express love, have been a standard in romance for decades. Although, this can happen in any type of relationship, this is the go to instruction for men who are apologizing. Grand gestures are a big red flag in relationships. Although they can be exciting and fun, there are behaviors that you’ll want to keep an eye on.
Category Archives: Conflict Resolution
Intent vs Self Awareness
Most people are not self aware enough to intentionally cause harm to others through emotional abuse. They just recognize that when they treat someone a certain way it gives them the results they want. This is not an excuse for harm.
The Problem with Communication
Communication is much more complicated than we would like to believe. How we communicate with others is a complex system made up of culture, vocabulary, experiences and biological factors.
Drama and the Community
Drama is a state, situation or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces. There will ALWAYS be conflict in a community.
My Responsibility for Your Feelings
We are responsible for our actions that caused harm. We are not responsible for repairing or working through the feelings associated with that harm.
Growth Mindset and Cognitive Reframing
The world is very cruel at times. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed in our hopelessness and sorrow. Feelings are ok. It’s ok to feel sad, angry or frustrated. We don’t want to get stuck there. Using these techniques may help us to create healthier minds which can allow us to feel more satisfied in the lives we live.
Monologue in AFOG 