Quote Originally Posted by birdgirl73
Anyone ever teach you or your mom about "I" language? ..... "Mom, I feel angry when you . . ." ..... helps you take responsibility for the only part of the debate and the resulting responses you can control, which is your end of it. !
YES
This method works AMAZINGLY well in so many different situations... when you are out in the workforce, it's literally the ONLY way to bring up issues with your supervisor without putting them on the defensive, which is when they will not only block out what you are saying, but become angry that you are criticizing them.