Non-confrontational Communication
Hi all, I'm a newbie. I have an AH. I just wanted to add that I've had success with using "I" phrases. It's good to avoid using 'you' also. Here's something else that has really helped me to improve communication:
I've been keeping a journal. I include the highlights of the day's dialogue whenever I can. Then a few days later, I go back and read what I've written. It really helps to be able to see how I spoke to my AH and what the response was. More often than not, I'll see what I said and wish that I'd said it differently- so the next time there's a confrontation- I know better how to choose my words.
:-)