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  • I’m outta here! Five questions to ask before walking away from a negotiation

    In September, I tackled the thorny problem of where to spend the holidays. Briefly, I suggested that fighting with your spouse about which family to visit (a distributive strategy) is less productive than figuring out a way to satisfy both of you (an integrative strategy). Well, suppose you gave my suggestion a try—you offered to…

  • Household harmony: Carving up the chores without conflict

    How often have you stopped and thought: “Gee, I wish I was doing more housework”? Whether it’s washing the dishes, vacuuming the carpet, or cleaning the cat box, few of us want more housework. As a result, those of us who live with others are likely to eventually experience chore-based conflict. Dividing up the chores…

  • I need more money! Five topics to ponder before requesting a raise

    “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” –Ben Franklin   Despite that supposedly low inflation rate, everyone’s cost of living seems to constantly go up. With rising costs come the need for a rising income. Increasing your income, in turn, often requires you to request a raise. Asking the boss for more money…