How can we avoid misunderstanding and settle such?
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How can we avoid misunderstanding and settle such?
Fortunately, by making several adjustments to how you communicate, you can prevent and solve misunderstandings much more effectively.
- Listen — genuinely.
- Avoid having to be “right.”
- Focus on feelings.
- Take a break when conflict escalates.
- See your partner as an ally.
- Research relationships.
- See a therapist.
What do you think of misunderstood feelings?
Being misunderstood is painful. It can leave you feeling helpless, shameful, impatient and angry, especially at the person you want to share with. When we feel a lack of understanding, disconnection grows.
Do your kids feel misunderstood by your parents?
Most kids feel misunderstood by their parents at some point or another in life. Parents also struggle to understand their kids and know when to support them and when to intervene in what they think are bad choices. Fortunately, parents and children can communicate better if both sides are willing to share their perspective and listen to each other.
Is Your Teenager pushing your buttons?
It is natural for parents to want to protect their child. My message to all the parents out there – your teen does not deliberately push your buttons. They are probably feeling misunderstood or feel like you treat them differently to their brothers or sisters.
How do you control your teen’s out-of-line behavior?
Some parents, sensing a loss of control over their teens’ behavior, crack down every time their child steps out of line. Others avoid all conflict for fear their teens will push them away. You don’t have to do either of those things. It’s about finding a balance between obedience and freedom.
Do ex-Pectations make teenagers more likely to do bad things?
“The message we give teenagers is that they’re only ‘good’ if they’re not doing ‘bad’ things, such as doing drugs, hanging around with the wrong crowd, or having sex ,” Lerner says. It could become a self-fulfilling prophecy: Negative ex pectations can actually promote the behavior you fear most.