To high-pressure someone means trying to influence or persuade them to do something, often through insistence, coercion, or force. Pressure can be emotional, psychological, physical, financial, or take other forms. While some level of influence is normal in relationships and society, excessive pressure that violates someone’s rights or free will is unethical and abusive.
Peace Concepts
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The Importance of Showing Up
Perhaps the most important thing we can do for our relationships is to show up. Showing up isn’t about grand gestures but small, consistent actions that demonstrate you are attuned to the needs of others and prioritize strengthening your connections. It’s about the little things we say and do that accumulate over time.
Peacemaking
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Three Principles of Respectful Communication
In the heat of a disagreement, it is easy to get caught up in defending your position. But for truly productive conflict resolution, there is a bigger picture to consider […]