The Secret Ingredient in Healthy Relationships
Alice’s husband, Bob, does something that hurts her feelings.
So what does she do?
Alice tells Bob he’s insensitive and inconsiderate.
This hurts Bob’s feelings. So what does he do?
Bob responds by telling Alice she’s too demanding.
An argument ensues, of course.
And it never really gets resolved.
Bob and Alice get into it like this at least once a week. Both are unhappy about it.
Neither one believes the relationship to be healthy, but they’re no sure what to do. Read More
Once again, I’ve come across an article by Peter Bregman that I wish I’d written myself.
It’s the day after an argument. Maybe it was just a few harsh words, or an awkward interaction, but you’re feeling pretty bad about the whole thing. You wish it had gone differently.