Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Building healthy relationships (with Jayson Gaddis)
Nov 16, 2022
Jayson Gaddis, a relationship expert and author, delves into the complexities of interpersonal dynamics. He discusses the importance of deep listening and emotional safety in fostering vulnerability. The conversation explores how early family experiences shape our needs for connection and acceptance. Jayson also tackles the challenges of differing core values between partners, advocating for effective communication and self-reflection. Listeners gain insights into maintaining healthy relationships and overcoming misunderstandings.
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Communication Problems
- People often mislabel relationship problems as "communication issues".
- This masks deeper issues like not expressing needs effectively or poor listening.
Deep Listening
- Many people think they listen well, but true deep listening is rare.
- Deep listening requires understanding the other person, especially under stress.
Blaming the Partner
- Clients often blame their partners for relationship problems.
- They believe changing their partner will fix the relationship, ignoring their own role.
