Communication, we use it every day to accomplish both simple and complex tasks.  We use it on a personal level with family, friends and work colleagues and also out in public while driving, shopping, etc,.  We learn how to get our needs met and how to function in society properly by communicating effectively with those around us.  Even though, for the most part, we are good at communicating with others, it is easy to see where misunderstandings occur.  There can be several reasons for this.

From our past experience and knowledge, we will apply meaning to the things we hear and

From time to time you may find yourself in a clash with somebody, it happens to us all at some stage. You can put into practice the methods you have learned for stopping the exchange getting out of hand with behaviours such as screaming, shouting and aggression. Even then, though, you can still have an unresolved situation that can fester.  If you have both taken time on your own to cool off then the situation is still up in the air and will need some further dialogue to put things back on an even keel.  If you decided to stay

Ok, so sometimes the only way to deal with anger is to let it out….all of it. But how do you do that without causing damage to someone or something, or so as not to cause yourself embarrassment with the people around you? The first thing is to realise that this is your problem, noone elses, and you have to deal with it yourself in a healthy manner and a way that is fair to those around you!! You have to find constructive ways of releasing your emotions. There are a few ways you can do this so try them