Chris Bosh Quotes

I'd rather laugh - not fuss and fight. You can articulate your point without arguing. When you're arguing constantly, you just need to say, 'You're real cool, but you're not for me.'

At one time or another, we have all faced the temptation to disconnect by giving someone the silent treatment. After being married to Joel for more than twenty-one years, I have learned that is not the best way to handle a disagreement.

People take things too personally - I don't. If someone says something about me, I let it go. But unfortunately, everyone isn't like that. So I'm trying to be more diplomatic - but people always want a headline from me!

When people approach you angrily, you take them very seriously, and, if you're like me, with the faint suggestion that you can be angry too, and that you would like to know what the shooting is about.

I think confrontation is healthy, because it clears the air very quickly.

My stay-married secret would probably be exercising good communication, not when you have to but all the time. I think if you do that, you kinda just cleanse the situations, so there's not build up. I think that's probably the best way to do it.

What will support any relationship is clear, complete and conscious conversations when upsets or breakdowns occur.

You can disagree without being disagreeable. That's always been my mantra.

Communication, that keeps everything cool. Not holding anything back, you got to tell each other what's on your mind, that's really it. Otherwise when one gets mad at one, it can burst and you just let it out and it can just come out wrong.

Don't argue. We ain't doing that. What you going back and forth with somebody over anything for?

I would never say don't have an argument.

When people come at me they can't win, they think they can, but they can't. I'll just walk away.

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

Well, I'm not a violent person. You have to back off. People sometimes will try you and try you until you try not to, but you have to react. Normally, I just walk away.

I think it's really important to find out why people hurt you or try to oppose you or whatever.

I was never very mature in my relationships with women. First sign of conflict, I was gone.

I have several times made a poor choice by avoiding a necessary confrontation.

If someone criticizes me, I strike back.

Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.

I'm not good at confrontation. I know my strengths. I like company. And I am not a great arguer... I do find it much easier talking to people I like about things we both like.

If I have a problem with someone I talk about them. I don't pick on their kids.

Avoid sarcasm. Don't insist on the last word.

People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining.

Don't Make Assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

So many bad things happen in this world because people don't know how to express things.