Instead of ‘I’ talk, how about ‘we’ talk

Tone is important. The mindset behind the words you use, though, is critical—especially in a stepfamily.

Think about what you would like to hear from your partner in moments when things are heated. Now replicate that interaction yourself by taking the lead in using language that elicits a ‘joining’ response as opposed to a defensive one.

Choose wisely and find out what ONE change you can make NOW that’ll have a huge impact …