How Do You Handle Disrespect (Especially When It's Coming From Your Partner)?

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Sep 21, 2023

Learn how to handle disrespect in relationships, the root cause of disrespect, and how to turn disrespect into respect. Discover the importance of self-respect, the impact of lacking it, and strategies for dealing with disrespect. Explore the concept of respect and self-respect, earning and maintaining self-respect, and the consequences of relying on others' respect. Uncover actionable steps for earning respect and handling disrespect in various aspects of life.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

The Importance of Respect and Self-Respect

04:00 • 11min

Dealing with Disrespect and Believing in One's Own Judgment

15:04 • 5min

Earning and Maintaining Self-Respect

19:37 • 17min

Handling Disrespect and the Importance of Self-Respect

36:20 • 2min

Several listeners have asked about handling disrespect, especially when it comes from your partner. And I get it:

Disrespect is a breeding ground for contempt. And contempt will sabotage any healthy relationship you have.

So, what do you do when you feel disrespected?

In today’s show, you’ll discover what you should do when you feel disrespected, the root cause of disrespect you probably haven't considered, and how to turn disrespect into respect instead of letting it blossom into hate.

Listen now!

Show Highlights:

The “thorn in your side” problem that blossoms into resentment and turns your relationship into a ticking time bomb (0:58)
The “Four Horsemen” signs responsible for ruining all healthy relationships (and how to prevent falling victim to this poison) (2:03)
Why having a lack of self-respect spells trouble for your relationship (even if you think you’re in a healthy relationship) (7:45)
How to create self-respect doing nothing other than looking at adorable puppies (9:42)
One question to ask yourself that instantly makes you realize you don’t need respect from others (19:20)
The vicious self-fulfilling prophecy many men find themselves in that leads them down the road of being cheated on and heartbroken (23:40)
Can’t land a promotion because your co-workers don’t respect you? Here are the 4 things you must do to win them over (27:20)
Why toxic shame might be behind your lack of assertiveness (27:57)
John Gottman’s #1 red flag that signals your relationship is doomed, which he discovered after studying relationships for 40+ years (31:37)

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