In real relationships, we have to speak our expectations a ton. It's important to have that conversation because what you're responding to is something that hasn't been said. Wayne Dyer tells a story of how he bought a pair of a pack of cookies at the airport and they were taken by someone else. And although he thought he was being patient with the other person, they were the one being patient with him.
The Minimalists speak with therapist relationship expert Nedra Tewwab about letting go of expectations for family members. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 379 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do we appropriately manage our expectations of loved ones, especially regarding help with parenting our children? (02:08)
How do we respectfully and tactfully discuss inheritance with family members? (18:53)
What is problematic regarding an obsession with political correctness? (21:57)
How do I appropriately support loved ones who don’t recognize their hypocrisy in their treatment of others? (28:59)
When are labels useful? (30:20)
What is the difference between boundaries and bluffs? (31:18)
How do we encourage our parents to be more active grandparents with our children? (32:11)
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