Sarah Halsey, Life Coach/Counselor has some terrific advice for communicating with the people "with personality" in your life. Read more about Sarah's work at: http://christiancoach.weebly.com/ Common Senses: Using Who You Are to Communicate With Those You Love Do you have difficult people in your life that you just can't communicate with? Well, they may be difficult people, or perhaps they just can't relate to you. When faced with communication, problems, consider trying a different method of communication. Keep in mind not everyone communicates like you do. You use the method that comes most natural -- but your "difficult " person may have a totally different way of relating. · For instance, you may want or expect your person to "talk and listen." Some people have trouble verbalizing their thoughts. Some have trouble processing what they hear. Trying to engage these folks in conversation may feel like talking to a brick wall, or they may become defensive or aggressive. · There are other individuals who like to write their thoughts out, taking their time, analyzing their own words and reflecting on what's been said to them - sheer torture for those who hate writing!!! · Take stock of the communication resources at your disposal, and be open to trying new methods - One resource that is at your fingertips is literally "your fingertips!" Your sense of touch, as well as your other senses are resources anyone can develop to improve communication. Try adding the sense of touch. Sometimes holding the hand of the person you are speaking to, makes the message easier to be received and can improve eye contact and attentiveness between parties. · Explore the sense of sight. Instead of talking, try using visuals: using a "communication notebook" left on the table to allow both parties to add to a written, ongoing discussion -- sort of a low-tech blog or tweet! This can be a great way to connect and talk about things without so many emotions interfering. You’ve heard the expression, "A picture is worth a thousand words," Draw a picture of a garbage can rather than nagging your son -- he will get the message, you will avoid the usual argument -- and he may even smile! · Don't forget the sense of taste and smell. Over the course of history, many a problem has been discussed over the dinner table. Conversation over food surrounded by wonderful aromas usually puts both parties in a calm, cooperative mode. You also have a captive audience for at least the length of a meal!!
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