Emotional Intelligence Advocate Mugs

"I'm disappointed too. Skims right over all the important stuff like psychological development, morality, relationship skills, emotional and personal growth?"

"Now, that wasn't so hard, was it?"

'Don't act too happy that school's out. You'll hurt our teacher's feelings.'

'You were not 'listening' - you were just hearing. Listening requires both hearing AND giving a shit!'

'Look, I know I'm just the bread, but I feel like you guys aren't being emotionally honest with each other and it's going to cause problems down the road.'

Human empathy

"I respect and appreciate how hard the spilled milk is for you."

“You must be this self aware and emotionally secure to go on this ride”

I saw that! Saw what? You just had tears in your eyes. The end of the movie made you cry! Did not. Why not just admit it? What's the big deal? It was a sad movie and you cried. It happens to everyone. You think you're above normal emotions? Are you better than the rest of us?! No. Fine, okay. It was sad. Maybe my eyes were a little moist. Girly man! Look at the crying girly man! Can't win.

'It's so typical of a man to bottle his problems up.'

'The company offers paid sick days and dental. No one ever mentioned unconditional love.'

Each of us has a preference for working from an emotional or a thinking perspective.

"Have you ever thought of just knocking this 'half-empty glass' OFF the counter?"

'I get the feeling you're wagging your tale on the outside and crying on the inside.'

'Am I looking sad or happy in the appropriate places?'

"It's nice to feel wanted though, isn't it?"

The Book Lover

Two Rages Passing in the Night

"Objection, your honor, my client's feelings are being hurt."

Can't even hold signs well.

Thin Tank and Emote Tank.

The Female Brain and The Other One

The bluebird of passive-aggressiveness

Woman walking into Inner Beauty Salon.

'I'll never forget you, Vince -- My therapist says it would be counterproductive to try.'

'With this organ transplant, you may find yourself doing a lot of thinking with your heart,'

"My wife and I handle our own finances. I'm an accountant and she's a grief counselor."

"How to communicate better with your mate"

"You can't let the tick birds continue to define you."

"Have you tried sitting in a box?"

'I think your son is being bullied. He's suffering 80% Chinese wrist burns.'

"I suggest you take an Empathy pill every day."

"If your emotional intelligence is so high, why do you always forget our anniversary?"

'It's good to talk.'

No safe haven