Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships 168 - Communication Hacks: Booster Pack
Apr 24, 2018
Discover unique communication hacks that can elevate your relationships! Learn about the importance of emotional bids for attention and how responding positively can strengthen bonds. Dive into switch-tracking nuances and explore creative solutions for navigating communication breakdowns. The hosts also reveal how mindfulness and techniques like microscripts can transform difficult conversations into opportunities for understanding. Join them on a humorous journey filled with practical tips and relatable anecdotes!
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Switch Tracking Drama Example
- Emily Matlack scripted a drama illustrating switch tracking causing couples to talk past each other in an argument about quality time and appreciation.
- This example highlights how partners misunderstand each other's concerns, arguing in circles on different topics.
Switch Tracking Insight
- Switch tracking often happens unintentionally, where partners respond to criticism by focusing on unrelated issues.
- Emotional reactions can cause people to 'hear' different things, leading to communication breakdowns.
Avoid Switch Tracking with Mindfulness
- Practice mindfulness to recognize emotions and biases when switch tracking occurs.
- Pause conversations to list issues separately and tackle them one by one to avoid talking past each other.