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
You have to let your partner know that you fully understand and empathize with the dilemma. Only then will he or she be receptive to suggestions.
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In fact, as the above exercise shows, sharing needs is an incredible gift to the other partner. Sharing disappointments creates an opportunity to build trust and deepen understanding with one another.
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Soft power. When you need to speak up, be artful. Take care of your partner as best you can by explicitly cherishing them and your relationship. Start by letting them know you need repair, is this a good time? If your partner agrees to talk, thank them, start off with an appreciation—something you are thankful for that your partner has said or done
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Joe revealed to his wife how uncomfortable it had made him to not try to fix her problem, the previous evening. She responded by telling Joe that she didn’t want him to try to fix her problems and that she liked it better that he had given her some space to work it out on her own.