Explain aways
"In you attempt to fix the problem however, you may inadvertently be adding to it." Maura J. Cullen
We often seek others for advice. However, we often receive advice when we weren't seeking it. Dr. Cullen asks, "Have you ever had the experience of speaking with someone and the only expectation you had was to vent? You didn't want them to fix the problem, negate it or explain it -- you just wanted them to listen. Their attempts to fix it or explain it away often has an adverse effect on you in which increases your frustration" (Cullen, 2008 p. 27).
DUMB STATEMENTS...
"Some of my best friends are ...(Black, Gay, Muslim, Asian, etc...)"
"The same thing happened to me too."
When people of faith say, "Love the sinner, hate the sin."
"I don't care if you are pink, purple or orange, I treat all people the same."
DUMB STATEMENTS...
"Some of my best friends are ...(Black, Gay, Muslim, Asian, etc...)"
"The same thing happened to me too."
When people of faith say, "Love the sinner, hate the sin."
"I don't care if you are pink, purple or orange, I treat all people the same."