Conversations With Cinthia

How do relationships become war zones?  How do the emotions start flying, the words get launched, the lines get crossed, and the things we can't undo get done - all within the context of relationships that have felt safe, exciting, and beautiful?  How do we go so quickly from being someone's hero to feeling like the bad guy, from living in a fairy tale to appearing on a talk show (or at least reminding ourselves of one)?  And it’s not just our intimate relationships; any relationship that evokes our care, loyalty, or concern can become chaotic, confusing, and combative.  But does it have to be this way?  Are peaceful relationships possible, and can they be accomplished without the loss of dignity on one or both sides?  Today Cinthia introduces a podcast series based on a book she's been writing for a long time (and it’s about to launch!).  It’s called Wars to Peace: Keeping Relationships from Going Nuclear, and it teaches that we actually can protect ourselves without becoming abusive to others.  We can learn