What not to say during an argument

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Relationships are never easy, right?  Every say things you regret during an argument? I’m a master of this kind of regret.

When I saw this list on Gretchen Rubin’s Happiness Project site and couldn’t resist republishing it.

Gretchen’s book about her attempt to try the teachings of the ages on how to be happy is now available for pre-order.  I’ll be looking forward to the book and will review it when available.

Here’s her list of what not to say during an argument

  • Don’t start.
  • What’s that supposed to mean?
  • Haven’t we already had this conversation?
  • Can’t we talk about this later?
  • Never mind (sigh), it’s not important.
  • You always do that.
  • For once, could you XXX without making a big deal about it?
  • Enough already.
  • Can’t we just go?
  • My personal favorite: Can I tell you one thing?

As for me, I think I’m going to stop running to Twitter and airing how I’ve been wronged and looking for support.

Take your dog to work day? They need a special day to do that?

Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day.  It’s been happening as an annual event since 1999.  Unfortunately, in my experience, too many office buildings bar bringing pets to work, to make it a common occurrence.  Of course at the offices of Enquiring Mimes everyday is take your dog to work and for that matter, take your baby to work day.

Kaley at Work Everyday

Kaley at Work Everyday

I often whine at the noise and distraction of working in a home office in what could easily be called one of the most distracting households in Mountain View, CA — the truth is, I really like having a chance to interact with Sandra, Kaley and Jake every day.

More on TYDTWD at Sandra’s SanSan’s Pups.

Trying to work on the couch

Trying to work on the couch Photo credit: Sandra Chow

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Not tonight dear, I’m tweeting

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In the downside-to-technology department, Intel commissioned an online survey intended to show how important the Internet has become and found that “46% of women would rather go without sex for two weeks than give up the Internet for that long.”

Apparently they turn down invitations from their mates via email.

 

Full Story from WSJ

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