Repair: The Most Important Relationship Skill You’ve Never Mastered (Part 3)

Master Your Marriage · 2024-12-12

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In this episode, we discuss the essential steps in repairing relationships, focusing on the importance of listening, effective communication, and the roles of both the speaker and listener in the repair process. They introduce the feedback wheel as a tool for expressing concerns without blame and emphasize the need for gratitude and acceptance in moving forward. The conversation highlights that repair is a skill that requires practice and can lead to deeper harmony in relationships.

Takeaways

Repairing a relationship requires more than just talking; it requires listening.Listening effectively is about understanding your partner's perspective.The feedback wheel is a powerful tool for expressing grievances without blame.Starting a conversation harshly can predict its outcome and the longevity of the relationshipRepairing relationships is a skill that improves with practice.It's important to detach from outcomes when expressing needs in a relationship.Navigating past grievances requires intentional effort and communication.

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