The Mark Groves Podcast #363: Relationship Repair: Navigating Through Conflict
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Apr 11, 2024 Explore the importance of repairing ruptures in relationships, addressing unresolved issues early on to nurture intimacy, and prioritizing repair over ego. Discover the significance of sincere apologies, taking responsibility, and creating reconnecting plans for fostering trust and understanding in relationships.
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Repair Builds Relationship Trust
- Ruptures or conflicts in relationships are inevitable but how well they are repaired determines the relationship quality.
- Addressing issues early with a low negativity threshold prevents buildup of resentment and fosters intimacy.
Old Wounds Hide in Conflict
- Most relationship conflicts stem from past unresolved emotional wounds, not current issues.
- We unconsciously attract partners who trigger old family system wounds, offering a chance for healing.
Own Your Part Early
- Take accountability by owning your part and addressing problems before negativity builds.
- Reflect on how your caregivers modeled repair and understand shame’s role in avoiding apologies.