Repair Attempts Explained
Dedeker shares a personal revelation about the importance of recognizing and accepting repair attempts during conflicts. Both she and Emily emphasize that these attempts, even when imperfectly executed, are crucial for moving past disagreements. By acknowledging these gestures, partners can foster healthier communication and emotional understanding in their relationships.In this clip
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Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships
288 - Repair Attempts
Related Questions
My partner doesn't seem to think it's healthy or productive to allow the hurt partner to have their "moment in the spotlight" while discussing that person's hurt or concern. For example, if I come to him with something I'm sad about, he responds with comments about how I do that too, or how I do XYZ and it hurts him, or else he will bring up how he hasn't healed from the dinner with the ex. He also seems to consider every disagreement or discussion about relationship issues that need a compromise as a "fight," and he often gets very angry, starts yelling, and tells me to leave the room. What should I do in this situation?
Can you explain the concept mentioned by Jordan Peterson in the episode Highly Sensitive People, How to Repair, and Talking About Talking: November Mailbag, where he says that when you get in a fight with your spouse, you should ask what the goal is and that it's about connection?
Can you explain the concept mentioned by Jordan Peterson in the episode Highly Sensitive People, How to Repair, and Talking About Talking: November Mailbag, where he says that when you get in a fight with your spouse, you should ask what the goal is and that it's about connection?