Tag Archives: conversation
Red flag phrases in relationships
Sarcasm and mocking tones intended as insults Examples: “Great job on yelling at the kids.” “Is that what you’re wearing?” “Yeah, like that’s worth bragging about.”
Red Flags:Moralistic statements
Moralistic statements thatMoralistic statements diagnose or label Examples: “You spoil him way too much, because your mother spoiled you.” “You’re so selfish.” “That’s a narcissistic thing to say.”
Red flag phrases that humiliate in relationships
Phrases that humiliate your partner, name-calling, or speaking disparagingly — directly or to others in public Examples: “Don’t pay attention to him.” “Really, second helpings?” “Oh, he always does that.”
Socially Perplexed
My wife and I have a fair number of friend groups. We enjoy social gatherings, especially dinners out, with all the groups. But only one or two of the couples ask us out as much as we ask them. The … Continue reading
Comment System
I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader ‘New to me’ and ‘provocative,’ yes. … Continue reading →