When I was a girl, I never (ever) thought about my future wedding. I never kept a scrapbook that outlined what kind of flowers I’d want or if I wanted a horse-drawn carriage or if the reception would be catered. I never picked out the kind of ring I’d want, and I never thought about…
Category: Relationships
Choices
Several years ago, I volunteered in domestic violence shelters in North Texas. I did this as part of the work of Write to Succeed, Inc., a volunteer literacy nonprofit organization I directed. Then later, in South Texas, I volunteered at the local domestic violence shelter as part of my academic research. The work was meaningful,…
Clarification Needed
Yesterday, I wrote about human interactions and their complexities. I also mentioned that I would walk away from a questionable interaction with another person with absolutely no qualm, and I would not second guess myself. That’s true. I understand that another’s actions and words are not my responsibility, and I feel no compunction to hang…
Complex Human Interactions
Human interactions are complicated. We misunderstand each other. We miss clues to another’s intent. We might misinterpret what another says or does or needs. Others might misinterpret what we say or do or need. We can be unclear, vague, duplicitous. Others can be just as unclear, vague, or duplicitous. When there is a misunderstanding, we…