Michele Ferrero Quotes

If I can make one generalised statement, and generalised statements are never entirely true, nobody wants to be talked down to, kids included.

You treat a kid with respect and as an adult you talk to them as if they're smart people. But you don't throw at them the trappings of adulthood and you know, the darker stuff.

Discipline and unconditional support is earned by understanding and trust and inclusion. Not by isolation, not by nasty tricks.

Kids need to open up to their parents. And parents should realize that when kids are pushing you away, that's the time to really step in.

You have to support your children to have a healthy relationship.

We try to keep a good line of communication open with our children. It's not always about trying to just teach them every moment, but it's about listening to them and trying to understand them and gain that sense of communication so when they need to talk to someone, they know that we're there.

I don't believe in condescending to children. I don't change any writing technique.

I think honest communication, no matter where it comes from, is positive for a relationship.

I don't like guys who don't listen.

When your child believes you really respect what he's feeling, he'll be much more likely to trust you.

My dad taught me true words you have to use in every relationship. Yes, baby.

Sustaining true friendship is a lot more challenging than we give it credit for.

For me, romance isn't an over-the-top act. It's someone offering to help and to support me. Or if that person thinks I'm making the wrong decision, he'll tell me. I want him to be honest, because being that honest takes a lot of guts.

A man doesn't have to have all the answers; children will teach him how to parent them, and in the process will teach him everything he needs to know about life.

I think the greatest challenge between child and parent is communication.

A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.

I have my own high standards for what I want in a partner and how I want to be treated. I bring a lot to the table. I'm not talking about material things but what I have to offer as a person - love and loyalty and all the things that make a good relationship.

I have been in love, and it was a great feeling. It's when you are attracted to and feel affection for someone. You want to do things for that person. But only love isn't enough in a relationship - understanding and communication are very important aspects.

That's how you get a performance - they put trust in you.

If you have learned how to disagree without being disagreeable, then you have discovered the secrete of getting along - whether it be business, family relations, or life itself.

You can't be preachy - kids are allergic to messages.

It's important to show solidarity for a child, no matter what. It's important for a child to be raised in a situation where she sees love, solidarity, commitment and honor.

Every relationship is work.

Friendships, like marriages, are dependent on avoiding the unforgivable.

In reality I have said very little things; I didn't point out many things to Geoffrey, I trusted very much not only his understanding of what I was doing, or what I wanted to do, in that moment.