New Mindset, Who Dis?

725 - How to actually define a relationship (DTR)

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Aug 11, 2025
This discussion dives into the significance of understanding relationships through patterns and behaviors rather than just labels. The focus shifts from defining what a relationship is to examining how partners communicate and resolve conflicts. It's all about the dynamics that truly shape connections, revealing that clarity comes from the 'how' instead of the 'what'.
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INSIGHT

Define Relationships By How Not What

  • Case Kenny says stop asking "what are we" and ask "how are we" instead.
  • Focus on patterns like conflict handling, love languages, and patience.
INSIGHT

Labels Are Surface-Level

  • Case Kenny warns labels are surface-level and won't create true clarity.
  • A label can't replace daily behavior and mutual patterns.
ADVICE

Let Labels Follow Behavior

  • Let labels be a byproduct of consistent, aligned behavior rather than the starting point.
  • Case Kenny argues a healthy "how" creates natural clarity about status.
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