Maggie Grace Quotes

You cannot let people come up in your face and stop you.

I like tough relationships. I think relationships with conflict are good for you - you learn. But you can't listen too much. I have a strong point of view, and it's important that I fight for my ideas.

Some people are like wheelbarrows; useful only when pushed, and very easily upset. The time to stop talking is when the other person nods his head affirmatively but says nothing.

Being assertive does not mean attacking or ignoring others feelings. It means that you are willing to hold up for yourself fairly-without attacking others.

The thing is, every relationship is different, and when you start talking about your problems, other people tend to talk about theirs.

I feel like you have to tell people who you are, but you don't have to be disrespectful about it. But you also don't have to be a shrinking violet.

I learned firsthand that there would simply be no wars if people engaged in real conversation.

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.

Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.

I'm very honest - brutally honest. I always look at things from their point of view as well as mine. And I know when to walk away.

All training is negotiation, whether you're training dogs or spouses.

I don't think I should be giving out relationship advice! You have to accept each other for who they are and what they will be able to modify in their behavior and what you can modify in your behavior to create a better relationship.

I don't like saying 'no' to people, and I'm going to have to learn how to say 'no' more.

There's a fine line between saying, 'You can't tell me what I can and can't do,' and taking on board people's opinions.

Don't beg, don't threaten and don't assume you're always right.

I don’t always agree with my wife, but we discuss the issue with love and respect. And then I say “yes.”

Quarrels would not last long if the fault were only on one side.

The more people talk directly to each other, the better. Dialogue is the way of solving issues.

I am very chill and comfortable in my own skin, and because of this, I believe it is exactly what is needed when you are with a strong woman. My wife is no shrinking violet in her own right. As a result, you have to know when to push, when to pull, when to let it go, and when to stand firm.

The power of 'no' means you're educating people in how to treat you.

If you want to keep the relationships you have, it's best not to talk about them.

What I've learned - after working for, I guess, some time now - is when you're approaching a relationship like that, like, any working relationship, it's good to be open. To know that someone might have a different way of doing things and listen to them. And hopefully, you come to a common understanding.

Diplomacy is listening to what the other guy needs. Preserving your own position, but listening to the other guy. You have to develop relationships with other people so when the tough times come, you can work together.

Unfortunately, I am not the typical, old-school, 'Yes dear, you're right,' just to get out of a situation. I am more of the type to work it out until you think I'm right or I think you're right.

I do believe that any conflict has a better chance of being resolved if two people can come face to face.