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Feb 2022
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6 Communication Mistakes We Make in Rela...

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What can you do to strengthen your relationship? What have you done so far to keep your relationship loving and harmonious? Have you recognized the setbacks that could potentially affect it? There are a lot of factors that can impact the bond you have with your significant other. All we need is to recognize them and deal with them with an open mind.

In this episode, Jay Shetty shares the common mistakes we consciously or unconsciously make throughout our relationships and how we can pivot from them to stay in love, in peace, and united.   

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Key Takeaways:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:52 What defines the quality of our lives?
  • 03:41 Mistake #1: When our partner is sharing their pain, we choose to complain
  • 07:46 Mistake #2: We’re scared to say we need distance or space from our partner
  • 12:30 Mistake #3: We use safe or unhealthy language
  • 16:36 Mistake #4: Honesty plus love has to be the way it works
  • 19:46 Mistake #5: Communicate how you want them to improve 
  • 22:50 Mistake #6: Stop trying to get their respect indirectly

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