June 15, 2023

Deep and meaningful talk is how we connect with the humans in our life. Without honest and open communication with our family and friends, we can feel lonely, isolated, and misunderstood. Sadness can creep in. We don’t mean to cut off good conversations, but it happens. We wonder why. Sometimes it is because of the tone of voice, the posture, or the eye gaze of the person. Let’s talk about how a simple phrase that can be a conversation killer. We began an experiment with the “I Know” phrase a few years ago. Instead of agreeing with each other, we let it become a conversation starter. It’s a very minor change that can make a huge difference in any conversation and relationship.