"It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better" by John Kim & Vanessa Bennett
Nov 3, 2023
11:16
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Marriage therapists John Kim and Vanessa Bennett discuss the common tendency for people in relationships to blame their partners and emphasize the importance of looking inward and taking ownership. They also talk about embracing differences and empathy in relationships, finding beauty in contrasting approaches to life, and taking ownership of one's own actions in a relationship.
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Fighting in a healthy way and focusing on fair communication can transform relationships and foster empathy.
Taking ownership in relationships and looking inward instead of blaming partners creates a safe space for personal growth and self-improvement.
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Tactics for Making Relationships Work
John Kim and Vanessa Bennett, both licensed marriage and family therapists, share their insights on making relationships work. They emphasize that finding 'the one' doesn't mean the work is over; relationships require constant effort. One key tactic they mention is fighting in a healthy way, focusing on fair and productive communication instead of avoiding conflict. They argue that finding a way to understand before being understood can transform relationships, fostering empathy and creating a safe space. Additionally, they highlight the importance of finding beauty in the differences between partners, rather than letting those differences lead to irritation or discomfort.
Owning Your Part in Relationships
John and Vanessa stress the need for self-reflection and taking ownership in relationships. They discourage the common tendency to blame problems on the partner and instead encourage individuals to look inward and acknowledge their own contributions to relationship dynamics. By doing so, they believe that a safe space is created for the partner to potentially do the same. They emphasize that healthy relationships require individuals to own their 100% and not try to fix or change their partners but rather focus on personal growth and self-improvement.
John Kim and Vanessa Bennett are marriage therapists. They are also partners. Today, they tell us how analyzing their own relationship helped them untangle the common barriers many individuals face on the road to a happy, loving, rewarding partnership.