Navigating Family Tensions
When faced with family conflicts, taking a moment to breathe and reflect can prevent unnecessary confrontations. Recognizing that older family members may not change can help you approach interactions with more compassion. Instead of reacting impulsively, consider the long-term effects of your words and choose to engage in healthier communication.In this clip
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How can I keep from losing my temper with my wife and kids after listening to the episode 487: Connect with Cult Father, or Don't Even Bother? | Feedback Friday and the clip Understanding Spousal Reactions?
Can you explain the concept that when you get in a fight with your spouse, you should ask what the goal is and that it's about connection, as mentioned by Jordan Peterson in your episode with him, in relation to the episode Childhood Trauma, Marriage, and Making Friends | Dr. John Delony | EP 307 and the clip Deep Listening Skills?
My wife and I recently listened to your podcast with host Terry Real. We enjoyed the podcast and even had a few "I told you so" moments. In relation to resolving a marital battle, Terry recommended that the husband, "the man," say, "You're upset. I am sorry I hurt you. What can I do to help you?" My wife had two issues with this. First, she felt this was condescending. Second, she believes it lacked the explanation of what happens when the man does this but doesn't follow through the next time. She believes the man should say, "You're upset. I am sorry I hurt you. What can I do to help myself?" Thank you for your time. Parker Gennett, DPM. P.S. I did my residency at DVAMC/Stanford Medical Center. It was a great experience.