Sentences with phrase «avoid hurtful»

Avoid hurtful arguments — remember your goal is effective co-parenting over the long run, not «victory» in the short term.

After stewing in silence in different rooms, wondering whether their relationship will survive and wishing they could avoid these hurtful exchanges, Rick and Anna considered two choices.

For example, learn how to avoid hurtful nicknames when choosing your child's name.

Avoid hurtful criticism and provocative language.

Had I been more aware of how people of color view the world, had I spent just a little more time listening well and considering context, I would have known better and avoided a hurtful error.

Avoiding hurtful words is best, but when your partner says things that hurt, you have another choice as well.

When parties use a mediator to help communicate and make important decisions, they work together in a spirit of cooperation, avoiding a hurtful and expensive court battle.

Not exact matches

To avoid playing the blame game, which often results in hurtful rumors or gossip, encourage employees to take accountability.

It certainly does not help people enough to avoid teaching that will be hurtful.

First off, it is completely meaningless that God would interveine in a massive (and hurtful) way to «warn» us of something He could avoid in the first place.

Obviously, there are people who are unwilling to acknowledge or confront their privilege and continue to wound even after they've been told that their words, attitudes, and actions are hurtful; they should be called out, and in some cases avoided for the sake of creating safe communities for the people they hurt.

We are taking a position — organized religion is harmful, hurtful, very often hateful, and to be avoided.

I wrote some things that were unintentionally hurtful to him in those early days and while they didn't result in any arguments, there were hurt feelings that could have been avoided simply by being more forthright.

Protesters in the past have not been admired and respected for avoiding criticism and hurtful attacks but for knowing those were coming and going ahead anyway.

Once again, when everyone is calm and you can then follow up with problem solving and solutions on how we could avoid a major meltdown, saying hurtful things, fighting with brother, etc..

Surround yourself with people who provide emotional support and encouragement now, and find a way to end any discouraging or hurtful relationships you may have (either by confronting the person or avoiding if necessary).

First, you obviously want to avoid saying anything disparaging about formula, as this can be hurtful to parents who have chosen to or who have no choice but to formula feed.

Hurtful and harassing messages, rumors, inappropriate or fake photos and videos can be easily and frequently posted anonymously in text messages emails or on social networking sites, making them hard to avoid.

Avoiding or ignoring her is not just rude but also hurtful.

What we can avoid is saying things that we know in advance are hurtful.

And in a lot of cases [after reading the book] they decide to avoid «put - downs» or hurtful derogatory remarks.

Let's just avoid the word that is hurtful to people who are alive today.

A bad or even hostile working environment can lead to high turnover, which is a costly and hurtful situation that you can avoid by paying careful attention to the personalities and work ethics of people you interview for a job.

It can feel easier to avoid being honest if we feel that could be hurtful, but it is only with honesty that trust is built, and trust is the essence of a good relationship,» says author Kate Figes.

Family law mediation services also benefit clients by avoiding costly and hurtful litigation.

He works collaboratively to create a safe and supportive environment for people who are feeling distress, and guides them to access their own answers and avoid previously hurtful thoughts and behaviors.

Avoid assumptions Try not to assume that your partner is being hurtful, or is the one with the problem.

A father who becomes sullen when we express criticism, can convey the message that criticism is hurtful and should be avoided at all cost.

Using revealing anecdotes and in - depth case studies, she illustrates practical ways for marriage partners to: - avoid the «divorce trap» - identify specific marriage - saving goals - move beyond ineffective, hurtful ways of interacting - become an expert on «doing what works» - overcome infidelity, Internet obsessions, depression, sexual problems, and midlife crises - get your marriage back on track — and keep it there

Resolve to avoid using hurtful language in the future.

Let's look at five of the most hurtful words that you should avoid saying in your relationship.