I cannot recommend this article highly enough. It doesnt just apply to romantic relationships, but to friendships, family, and working relationships as well. The big take-aways for me included: Applied Behavior Analysis is crucial for not just successful training, but also for successful relationships (a no brainer, but important point nonetheless); kindness and generosity are not the same thing, and kindness is more important; it is super, super, super important to not make assumptions about someone elses motivations or intentions and not get angry based on those assumptions, but actually talk to them and ask them why they did what they did; be mindful and be present. I know I tend to be mildly neglectful when Im focused on whatever Im doing rather than on what a person is telling me. That is damaging to that relationship. I need to start putting down the phone or book or pause the movie or game or look away from the computer when someone is trying to communicate with me. Seriously, everyone should read this article. It is so freaking good--in a why didnt I already know/do this? kind of way.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:36:28 +0000
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