The Effects of Distinguishing Relationships

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"I think it sort of by kind of just brushing it aside and not addressing it, I acted less in line with the sort of world that I want to create," she says. "The more costly thing for me to have done would be to be honest with the person." She adds: "When people do things that serve up other people the wrong way, they like find out ... It helps them be better people"

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Why is most communication advice so fluffy? How can we actually communicate better? Why do we sometimes fail to say what we mean or what needs to be said? What counts as "nonviolent" communication? To what extent is avoidance of conflict and confrontation a result of agreeableness versus cowardice? What aspects of divorce aren't talked about enough?

Misha Glouberman helps people communicate and connect better. He teaches a course called How to Talk to People About Things, online and in person, that helps people get better outcomes in their most important conversations at work and at home. He is an expert facilitator and designer of online and in-person events. He hosts the Trampoline Hall Lectures in Toronto, and is the co-author, with Sheila Heti, of The Chairs Are Where The People Go. He does lots of online events, so join his email list to learn more about them.

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