How to Get Along with Everyone

Most people, regardless of their age, want to be respected for who they are and appreciated for what they do. However, when how we act or speak does not match others' expectations, we may experience feelings of inadequacy, anger, and guilt, which spawn resentments.

Unresolved anger and stored resentment often block good communication and destroy creativity. Ironically, most guilt-producing expectations are either unfair, unspoken, unrealistic, childish, or selfish. Ideally, healthy anger ass...