Tag Archives: confrontation
Never Take Your Spouse for Granted (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Never take your spouse for granted (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks I watched a friend of mine as he stood in front of his wife’s casket prior to her funeral service. He just stared at her with his head slightly … Continue reading
Playing the Victim Card (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Playing the victim Card (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks Another problem is that parents will also use the victim card to blame teachers and teacher aids for their children’s poor grades. Parents should not allow the teachers to be babysitters … Continue reading
Avoid The Wrong Kind of People (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Avoid the Wrong Kind of People (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks I have a simple rule that I use when I hear someone gossiping about people. A helpful acronym that you can use when wondering if you should spread a … Continue reading
Avoid the Wrong Kind of People (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Avoid the Wrong Kind of People (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks In the course of our lives, I’m sure we have come across people that were not good or healthy for us. Some of these people that would ultimately get … Continue reading
Dealing With Difficult People (4) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Dealing with Difficult People (4) By Dr. Michael Brooks This week we will continue giving you useful information on dealing with difficult people in your life. Seldom do we know what to say or do with people who are angry … Continue reading
The Easy Way Out (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks
The Easy Way Out (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks As I look at the people I work with today; many feel that ignoring their marriage problems will go away. The “easy way out” crowd will walk away from it and … Continue reading
The Easy Way Out (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks
The Easy Way Out (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks This week, we will be giving you tips on how to better communicate with someone who avoids confrontation and tries to bail on you when you want to talk. I am … Continue reading
I Can’t Take It Anymore
I was at my desk when the phone rang,” I can’t stand her anymore! I’m done! I’m finished! It’s over!” I sat back and listened to every reason why this man wanted a divorce. He went on to complain, “She’s … Continue reading
Pick And Choose Your Battles Wisely
“Hey you! You stupid imbecile! Don’t you know how to drive?? Can’t you even read the signs in the parking lot?” I looked at my friend who was stopped in the parking lot by this outraged man. The guy was … Continue reading
Getting The Last Word
“I told you I was right! I warned you to slow down and you got a ticket! Ha! So there!” he sarcastically said. “Maybe if you would fix the car you bozo, I wouldn’t have to floor it make it … Continue reading