A time in your life when you and/or another person let the Four Horsemen into your conversation. Then, Answer this question: If you could have that conversation over again, what antidotes could you try to stop the Four Horsemen?
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Example: A friend and I were discussing a missed commitment we made to meet up. I started with a criticism about “you always bail on me,” my friend felt attacked, the conversation quickly became defensive, and we both shut down rather than listen. Show more…
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