Your Move with Andy Stanley Podcast How to Start Repairing Broken Relationships, Part 3 - "Pie in the Eye"
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Feb 7, 2025 Navigating relationships can feel like a comedy of errors, especially when blame takes center stage. Discover the transformative concept of the 'blame pie' and how personal responsibility can shift your perspective. With relatable anecdotes and a dash of humor, the importance of introspection emerges as a crucial step towards mending bonds. Embrace self-awareness and humility to identify your role in conflicts, guiding you on the path to genuine reconciliation and deeper connections.
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Andy's Fault Default
- Andy Stanley shares how he takes responsibility for relationship issues, even when unsure of his fault.
- He humorously defaults to saying, "If I hadn't asked you to marry me, this wouldn't have happened."
Slice of the Blame Pie
- There's always a way to blame yourself in relational conflict, even if just slightly. Getting back to someone requires taking some responsibility.
Managing Relationships
- We are better at starting and maintaining than fixing relationships. Employing management techniques during conflict often worsens the situation.