Communication

No matter what you need to say, or who you need to speak with, we have the advice you need.

What to Say: Resignations

Support your loved ones if they decide to quit their job.

What to Say: Friendship Anniversary

A self-created celebration for a self-determined relationship type.

What to Say: First Job

Support your loved one through those overwhelming first days on the job.

Communication

Social Customs: Going Away Party

How to say "good-bye" with panache

How to Offer Support During Imminent Weather

Be better prepared to help before and during a crisis

Why It’s Important to Celebrate Holidays

Holidays connect us to our world and to ourselves.

Social Customs: Class Reunions

You didn’t invent Post-it notes, but that’s okay.

How to Set Boundaries

Healthy relationships are made by setting boundaries.

Communication

What to Do if Someone Doesn’t Respond

Manage hurt emotions after unanswered communication with a friend or loved one.

How to Perform Small Acts of Kindness

Kindness is something you do, not just feel.

How to Be an Ally

Being an ally is a lifelong journey of listening, caring and taking action.

How to Rebuild a Relationship

Relationships can bend but do not have to break.

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Connection Style Guide: The Truth Teller

For the Truth Teller, honesty is their best—and likely only—policy.

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Connection Style Guide: The Seeker

Meaning and purpose drive all areas of a Seeker’s life.

Communication

How to Trust Others

Building trust is an important step in deepening your relationships.

Communication

How to Stop Judging Others

How to move past your assumptions of others and foster healthier relationships.

Social Customs: Christening/Baptism

Christenings are a time to welcome a child into a faith community.

Customs

Social Customs: Family Reunions

Strengthen familial bonds and learn more about where you came from.

Social Customs: Dinner Parties

Some social graces never go out of style.

Social Customs: Housewarming Party

Bring the warmth of your personality and well wishes to your friend’s new home.

Customs

Social Customs: Flowers

There’s a reason why flowers never truly go out of style.

Connection Style

Social Map: Truth Teller to Truth Teller

Truth Tellers are loyal and value-driven. If they can dive into their empathy toward each other, they can face anything that comes their way.

Connection Style

Social Map: Organizer to Organizer

Caring and consistent, Organizers should embrace vulnerability to thrive in connection with each other.

Connection Style

Social Map: Organizer to Truth Teller

Practical and perceptive, Organizers and Truth Tellers are a natural fit.

Connection Style

Social Map: Truth Teller to Organizer

These similar Connection Patterns can create strong bonds and big conflict.