“I statements” can help reduce conflict and defensiveness — even if you feel silly while using them. By Catherine Pearson Imagine telling your partner a story. You’re just getting to the good part — ...

The old cliche goes, "There's no 'I' in team." There's no "I" in argument, either. However, psychologists share that using "I statements" during tense discussions can be incredibly effective—and ...

It has become common advice for businesspeople to use “I statements” — such as, “I feel frustrated that you missed the budget deadline twice” — as a way to raise challenging conversations without ...

Let’s be real: to communicate your needs can feel like navigating a minefield blindfolded. One miscommunication or wrong step, and suddenly you’re in a full-blown emotional explosion. But what if we ...