“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 ...