Tag: Relationships

Best strategies for conflict resolution!

Today we celebrated Conflict Resolution Day by talking about the 5 C’s of conflict resolution, and we also shared the best strategies for most common situations.

Here are the 5 C’s of Conflict Resolution:

  1. Calmness
  2. Clear Communication
  3. Clarification
  4. Collaboration
  5. Compromise

Here are some of the best strategies in common situations:

1. Workplace Conflict

  • Address issues early before they escalate.
  • Stay professional and focus on behavior, not personality.
  • Use “I” statements (“I felt…”) rather than accusatory language.
  • Listen actively and clarify misunderstandings.
  • Involve HR or a mediator if needed.
  • Aim for collaborative solutions (win-win).

2. Romantic Relationships

  • Stay calm; don’t try to resolve things in the heat of anger.
  • Express feelings honestly without blame.
  • Listen with empathy and validate their perspective.
  • Focus on solving the issue, not “winning” the argument.
  • Set boundaries and revisit them if needed.
  • Consider couples counseling if conflicts are recurring or intense.

3. Family Disputes

  • Be respectful and patient, especially with older or younger family members.
  • Avoid bringing up old grievances unless necessary to resolve the current issue.
  • Establish clear communication rules (e.g., no yelling, interrupting).
  • Take breaks if emotions get too high.
  • Sometimes, agreeing to disagree is the most peaceful resolution.
  • For serious issues, involve a family therapist or neutral third party.

 4. Friend Conflicts

  • Talk in person or over a call, not text.
  • Be honest but kind—assume positive intent.
  • Let your friend share their side without interruption.
  • Apologize sincerely if you were in the wrong.
  • Don’t let pride get in the way of mending the friendship.

5. Online or Social Media Conflicts

  • Don’t engage when emotions are high—pause before replying.
  • Move the conversation offline if it’s meaningful.
  • Use empathy and facts, not sarcasm or insults.
  • Know when to disengage—not every comment needs a response.
  • Set boundaries or block/report if harassed.
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Cost-effective date ideas that you’ll love!

A cheap date can actually be a good date! There are many things you can do with your special someone to spend time with them without breaking the bank. Ramsey Solutions has 45 fun date ideas that you can try out. Some of the ideas are even free! All of these dates are a great way to spend quality time with your significant other.

Click HERE for 45 cheap date ideas from Ramsey Solutions.

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Maintaining Romance during Quarantine

On Tuesday’s show Katelynn and I talked about romance. We talked specifically about how to maintain romance during quarantine, with some at home date ideas. These are dates you can do yourself, at home, with your spouse to increase romance and fun while being stuck at home.

If you missed any of these ideas click HERE.

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The Morning Thing wraps up Love Week with questions and quotes

The Morning Thing has focused on LOVE all this week.

We wrapped up the week by sharing an interesting article from the New York Times. Writer Daniel Jones shared 36 Questions That Lead to Love. Click HERE to read the full article.

Daniel shares questions that were used in a study by Psychologist Arthur Aron (and others) that explores whether intimacy between two strangers can be accelerated by having them ask each other a specific series of personal questions. The 36 questions in the study are broken up into three sets, with each set intended to be more probing than the previous one. Check it out. We think that couples at any stage of their relationship can benefit by incorporating these questions into meaningful conversations.

We also shared some amazing quotes from the Big Screen.
Click HERE to see The 30 Most Romantic Movie Quotes Of All Time! Maybe you can put one of these movies on your Watch List for this Valentine’s Weekend.

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at WNZR!

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Its LOVE WEEK on The Morning Thing! We Bring Back The Five Love Languages!

The morning is celebrating Love Week by talking about The Five Love Languages! Marcy & Lexie share about the five love languages, what they are, and what they mean for your romantic and platonic love. wanna take the quiz? find it HERE

Focus on The Family also has a great article on The Five Love Languages that The Morning Thing was able to use as a resource. If you want to check it out, click HERE

The Morning Thing also used imom.com as a resource to talk about how using The Five Love Languages with your children! check out the article HERE

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Effective Communication: What are The Rules?

The way we communicate is the key to life! That saying rings true to the lives of The Morning Thing! Marcy, Lexie, and Hunter share 10 Rules for Effective communication in the workplace! They take to Saba.com for these informational and helpful rules for the best communication in the workplace, and in life.

check out the full list of rules HERE

 

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What is your love language?

 

Today on The Morning Thing, Marcy Rinehart and Lexie Merritt talked about the 5 Love Languages.

Dr. Gary Chapman wrote the book that helped define how we receive and give love.

(from https://www.5lovelanguages.com/)
The most common issue in any relationship is the communication barrier. Everyone experiences love differently, and it’s easy to miss the mark when it comes to showing that you care. With a little help from The 5 Love Languages®, you can learn to identify the root of your conflicts, give and receive love in more meaningful ways, and grow closer than ever. Your Love Language profile will explain your primary love language, what is means, and how you can use it to connect to others.

Ready to love better? Take the quiz and discover your love language today.

Words of Affirmation

Acts of Service

Receiving Gifts

Quality Time

Physical Touch

There is also an app that can help you strengthen your relationship. Check it out!
 

 

 

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Honoring Dads

On The Morning Thing today we honored dads. Fathers day is just around the corner and we wanted to make sure you have plenty of ideas for this Sunday.

We started of by talking about 5 unique ways to honor dads this Fathers day. If you missed any of those ways click HERE.

Then we talked about a list of things that might be on a father and daughter bucket list and you can find that whole list HERE

We also gave several ways for fathers to connect with their sons and that can be found HERE

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