This newsletter is a part of ZEIT am Wochenend, factor 52/2025.
When my buddies assume one thing I have carried out is dumb, they normally do not say:
“Marie, I thought it was bullshit.”
As an alternative you assert:
“Marie, I notice that I don’t feel so good about it. It could also be entirely my fault, I have a problem with making my self-esteem too dependent on the approval of others. But I hope we can pay attention to this together in the future.”
Why? As a result of in my atmosphere it’s an unwritten rule that we “communicate non-violently”. I am normally keen on this manner. With an identical restrictions as a member of 2nd department soccer workforce Hertha BSC: It is nice to be a part of the membership – I nonetheless take into accounts quitting each six weeks.
