Relationships & Communication

What mutual respect looks like in everyday behavior Trust, reliability, and keeping your word Boundaries and why they protect both people Recognizing early signs of unhealthy dynamics

Active listening and showing you truly heard someone Using “I” statements instead of blame and accusation Clarifying what you mean before arguments escalate Repairing misunderstandings after conflict

Distinguishing disagreement from disrespect De-escalation: slowing down heated conversations When to pause a conversation and return later Knowing when a relationship may not be fixable

How to show up for someone in crisis The difference between fixing and simply being there Avoiding burnout when you support others a lot Asking for emotional support without feeling guilty