Communication is a continual balancing act, juggling the conflicting needs for intimacy and independence. To survive in the world, we have to act in concert with others, but to survive as ourselves, rather than simply as cogs in a wheel, we have to act alone. – Deborah Tannen
The biggest mistake is believing there is one right way to listen, to talk, to have a conversation – or a relationship. – Deborah Tannen
Relationships are made of talk – and talk is for girls and women. – Deborah Tannen
Each underestimates her own power and overestimates the others. – Deborah Tannen
We talk a lot on Biggest Loser about how fitness is a natural antidepressant, how it burns off stress. What I like about running is that it gives me time alone. Im always busy, with people at work, with my kids. I love getting out for a run by myself and just listening to my music. – Alison Sweeney