The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
A Supercommunicator's Guide to Love and Dating
Feb 26, 2024
Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of "Super-Communicators," shares his insights on effective communication in relationships. He discusses how small changes can lead to deeper connections, emphasizing the importance of asking meaningful questions and active listening. Duhigg explores the characteristics of supercommunicators and how emotional intelligence enhances relationships. He also addresses the challenges of modern dating communication, offering strategies to navigate misunderstandings and fostering compassion in conflict.
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- Supercommunicators excel by instinctively aligning their conversations for true connection.
- Reciprocal vulnerability and emotional matching build trust and profound connections.
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Communicating Effectively: Matching Conversations for Connection
Effective communication involves matching the type of conversation to connect meaningfully. Researchers explain the three major conversation types: practical, emotional, and social. Matching these conversation types simultaneously is crucial for true connection. Super communicators excel by instinctively aligning their conversations, a skill anyone can learn for enhanced connections.
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