Sometimes having a few small talks can really help with getting communication that would otherwise be nonexistent into a relationship.

Today was the tipping point of small talks with me and my mom. We were able to clear up a lot of things with our one small talk, but it took a few years of being cordial to get to this point. I always imagined the most productive conversations were the ones that put everything on the table at once and resolved by the end.

That method hadn’t worked for me when I was dealing with my parents.

I supposed when you hit a wall, instead of banging your head against it in the same manner, backing up and taking a different approach could prove to bring results.

When anger and hate doesn’t reach their ears, try love.