She was kind of a timid dog and now she's very active. (She) talks to people and wants to greet people.

Show a dog a finger, and he wants the whole hand

It can be a touchy issue for some people,

I'd say she was very active.

[The talks have helped clarify] what each party wants or must have in the basket and also what each party cannot tolerate, ... That leaves a middle ground which to some might seem too small, but to me as chairman it's still hopeful.

[·   Listener. While it's important to be an active listener,] keep in mind that people tend to talk about what doesn't feel OK. They don't talk about relationships that are going well, ... So in many instances, just hearing someone vent and not taking it too seriously is the way to go, unless your spouse asks for your honest reaction or ideas.