Emancipate Your Mind Emancipate Your Mind: 083: Building Interdependent Relationships (Part 2) with Kevin Hales
Sep 25, 2022
In this conversation, Kevin Hales, a speaker focused on interdependent relationships, delves into creating emotional safety for partners. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and understanding in communication, asserting that they often matter more than the words spoken. They discuss the need for personal agency in decision-making and the art of empathetic dialogue. Kevin also highlights how judgment and past experiences can shape relationship dynamics, urging listeners to embrace radical acceptance and personal growth.
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Safe Space Through Curiosity
- Focus on creating safe space where both partners feel seen and heard.
- Use curiosity and active listening more than perfect words to understand each other.
Communication Beyond Words
- Communication is not about finding the 'right words' but about the intention to connect.
- Both partners should strive to understand emotions rather than just words.
Communicate to Connect
- When discussing sensitive topics, communicate your emotions and desire for connection.
- Validate and clarify each other's experiences to foster understanding.
