Rose-Colored Glasses
Laura emphasizes the importance of understanding emotions and the narratives couples tell about their relationships. By examining the lens through which partners view their past, she reveals that maintaining a positive perspective can significantly benefit their future. Even when negative sentiment prevails, finding those "rose-colored glasses" can help couples reconnect and appreciate each other’s strengths amidst their flaws.In this clip
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Untangle
Bonus Sample Episode: What It’s Like To Be, with Dan Heath interviewing a Couples Therapist.
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Can you be specific about how to utilize active listening and why it's important? 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.
Can you be specific about how to utilize active listening, and why it's important? My partner doesn't seem to think it might not be healthy or productive to allow the hurt partner to have their "moment in the spotlight" while discussing that person's hurt or concern.
He gets defensive immediately, even if I'm careful to use "I" statements and avoid personalizing anything. It feels like any concern or issue I raise is perceived as an attack, despite my efforts to remind him that I'm his teammate. How do I respond to this kind of mindset?