On this episode of The Dr. Cloud Show:

 

A viewer of the show wrote in asking about the difference between reacting and responding. When we react to another person, they're in control. When we respond, we're in control. Dr. Cloud provides examples.

 

Jessica is estranged from her brother. When she expressed her feelings to him, he put up a wall. It's been a year since they last talked. She's fine with the situation but their mom isn't. How can she get her mom to stop persisting with their reconciliation?

 

Paul is having trouble saying no to his wife. He feels guilted into making promises he can't keep regarding his time and his work. He feels like saying no to her requests isn't an option because every time he does say no, it causes a backlash.

 

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