E-Solve Your Relationship Issues

Think email is passive aggressive? And the wrong way to resolve relationship issues? Zibe Graham thinks differently. In his new book, Better Than a Stick In the Eye: A Method for Resolving Conflicts and Bringing about Changes in Marriages, Families and the Workplace, Graham claims that couples can maintain the same ground rules they need face-to-face, such as not dwelling on the past, stressing the positive and emphasizing strengths via email. Bonuses from solving problems electronically include:

•    No time constraints as to when the response needs to be sent

•    Responses are sometimes easier to write without seeing body language

•    More time to really think about answers

•    Email limits “extra” conversation

•    It's not as threatening; participants are comfortable and in control

While we can't vouch for email as the best means for resolving issues with friends, family, or coworkers, it can be used as a viable means to clear the air. Hear more about communication strategies in Better Than a Stick In the Eye.

About Ziba: At age 50, Ziba Graham embarked upon a dramatic career change – he left behind 25 years of experience in his family’s agriculture business, went back to school, and became a relationship counselor. Within three years, Graham opened his own counseling office in Evansville, IL, holding LCSW and ACSW certificates. During his ten years as a counselor and using the ZG method, Graham helped hundreds of people repair relationships at home or work. Graham has been married to his wife for 39 years, has three children and six grandchildren. Find out more at Zibagraham.com

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