In my 16 years as a therapist, I have come to realize that people define things differently. I also believe that having an understanding of how we define things, AND sharing that with those people we have relationships with, is a key factor in building and maintaining healthy connections. I often challenge people to consider different ways of defining things and/or to incorporate different words and phrases into their communication. Doing so can allow us to be more specific about what we want, need, and how we feel. It can also expand our knowledge and understanding of ourselves and others.

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