Social interactions always involve at least two people. So how come some people consistently say that a problem is 100% only one person’s fault? Let’s dissect how both the communicator and the listener play a role and share at least some mutual responsibility when we have social disagreements.

Where is your phone right now? Is it always nearby? What is your level of “digital stress.” In a world without communication boundaries anymore, how much do you (and your kids) feel like you have to stay attached to your phone?

Which crowd were you in when you were in high school? Are you still in that crowd now? How do these crowds develop and what do they tell us about who we are?

Ever notice that two people in the exact same situation may notice totally different things, or have a completely different take on what just happened? There’s a reason why and it usually tells us a lot about who we are.