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Criticism Is the Toxic Habit that Can Slowly Ruin Your Relationship

By Kelsey Borresen — 2019

Experts say this common communication issue can push couples apart.

Read on www.huffpost.com

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Ego and Defensiveness in Communication: Sharon Strand Ellison

Sharon Strand Ellison, the author of Taking the War Out of Our Words, is a pioneer in the field of eliminating defensiveness. An international communication consultant and award-winning speaker, Sharon is the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Powerful Non-Defensive Communication.

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Sharon Strand Ellison
2017
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Six Patterns of Defensive Communication: Sharon Strand Ellison

Sharon Strand Ellison, the author of Taking the War Out of Our Words, is a pioneer in the field of eliminating defensiveness. An international communication consultant and award-winning speaker, Sharon is the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Powerful Non-Defensive Communication.

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Sharon Strand Ellison
2017
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Taking the War Out of Our Words: The Art of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication

Whether we are dealing with a rude clerk, our child saying, “That’s not fair!,” our spouse ignoring us, or an uncooperative co-worker, in our struggle to respond effectively, we often become defensive—sometimes without even realizing it.

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Sharon Strand Ellison
2025
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Zen Athlete: The Secrets to Achieving Your Highest Potential

Zen Athlete demystifies the art of mental training, flow and peak performance. At its core Zen Athlete is a practical guide to self mastery.

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Matthew Belair
2025
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Karen Fat Shames Woman, Instantly Regrets It

Fat shaming/ body shaming is never cool.

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Prince EA
2021
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A Message to Bullies

You can destroy a life with your words.

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Prince EA
2021
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Thubten Chodron’s Wonderful Dhamma Talk

Venerable Thubten Chodron speaking on Bodhicitta and relationships.

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Thubten Chodron
2011
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Tips on Raising Children in Different Languages (Spanish, Polish, English)

We have learned so much the last couple of years since our son was born, nutrition wise, health wise, but we have also learned a lot about communication! We are a trilingual family, and Vigo has been raised trilingual.

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2020
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Winning from Within: A Breakthrough Method for Leading, Living, and Lasting Change

Winning from Within by leadership and negotiation expert Erica Ariel Fox presents a contemporary approach for getting more of what you want, improving relationships, and enjoying life’s deeper rewards.

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Erica Ariel Fox, William Ury (foreword)
2013
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When Your Partner Feels Like a Roommate

Have you ever felt like your partner is more of a roommate than a romantic partner or spouse? Maybe you two make a fantastic team—getting the laundry done, going to the grocery store, getting the kids to and from school—but it doesn’t feel like a relationship.

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2018
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Criticism and Rejection