Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: Practical Guide for Improving Communication
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Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: Practical Guide for Improving Communication
-Stonewalling is the silent treatment, or being withdrawn-Don’t use words like “always” and “never” – this just opens up the argument to -places it doesn’t need to go-Use humor to diffuse arguments-Show empathy – you have to understand your partners point of view-Shift your thinking around, think about what you can do to make things better instead ... See more
Tim Ferriss • Intimacy, Emotional Baggage, Relationship Longevity, and More – Esther Perel on The Tim Ferriss Show
It bothered Joe when his wife was in this mood. In an attempt to relieve his anxiety, he would ask his wife what was wrong. After a little coaxing, she would spend the next couple of hours venting to Joe about how mistreated she was at work. Joe would listen and offer helpful suggestions, hoping that by doing so, she would get over her mood.
Robert Glover • No More Mr. Nice Guy
He missed the point because he wasn’t thinking relationally. Like so many of the men I treat, Stan was being instrumental. His focus was on the task at hand, not on the subjective feelings of his partner. He was looking after her; he was not attending to her emotional needs.
Bruce Springsteen • Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (Goop Press)
Refusing to share needs with a partner means that partner will forever lack confidence and feel like a failure in their own marriage.