Relationship Advice

How To Decide What Are Non-Negotiables In A Relationship

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Mar 26, 2025
Explore the importance of creating a Non-Negotiables List to establish boundaries in relationships. The hosts discuss how to strike the right balance between being too rigid or lenient for healthier connections. They share personal stories and practical tips for identifying essential criteria in dating and marriage. The conversation highlights the role of quality time and emotional connections while navigating these non-negotiables. Listeners are encouraged to assess their values to foster deeper relationships.
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ANECDOTE

Seinfeld's Non-Negotiables

  • Colter recounts Seinfeld's dating quirks, highlighting trivial dealbreakers.
  • This emphasizes the potential pitfalls of excessively rigid non-negotiables.
ADVICE

Creating and Using Your List

  • Create a non-negotiables list to clarify relationship needs and boundaries.
  • Discuss these needs openly with partners, rather than avoiding hard conversations.
ADVICE

Managing Your List

  • Limit your non-negotiables list to a maximum of 10 core needs.
  • Use umbrella terms like "trust" to encompass related qualities (honesty, consistency).
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