Small Things Often

Letting Your Partner Make Mistakes

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Feb 22, 2022
Discover how supporting your partner through mistakes in small decisions can strengthen your relationship and lead to better communication in the long run on this episode of Small Things Often.
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ANECDOTE

Kitchen Paint Mistake Story

  • Your partner chooses bright yellow paint for the kitchen against your preference for subtle colors.
  • Both of you later regret the decision, illustrating how small choices impact shared spaces and feelings.
INSIGHT

Prioritize Relationship Over Being Right

  • Choosing to be right over preserving a relationship weakens your connection.
  • Supporting each other in disagreements, even over small things, builds lasting friendship and a strong partnership.
ADVICE

Support Partner's Small Decisions

  • Express your disagreement but support your partner's small decision to show respect.
  • This approach strengthens your bond and highlights life’s shared ups and downs.
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