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Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage & Parenting

2311: When What's Good for Me, Isn't Good for Us by Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman with Luvze on Marital Advice

Sep 14, 2024
14:17
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Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman, a relationship expert, dives into the impact of chasing personal goals on our connections with others. She highlights how a single-minded focus can unintentionally erode relationships. By examining our goal-oriented mindsets, Dr. Seidman suggests we can shift towards healthier dynamics. Balancing personal ambitions with relationship needs is crucial for nurturing fulfilling connections. Tune in for insights that can help you refocus your priorities and enhance your partnerships.
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Quick takeaways

  • Pursuing personal goals can create an implemental mindset that neglects relationship maintenance, leading to a one-sided perspective on partnerships.
  • Awareness of mindset shifts between deliberative and implemental can help balance personal ambitions with the nurturing of healthy relationships.

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The Impact of Goal Mindsets on Relationships

Pursuing personal goals, such as career advancement or fitness, can lead to a mindset that neglects relationship maintenance. When individuals shift from a deliberative mindset—where they weigh pros and cons—into an implemental mindset focused solely on achieving their goals, their perspective on relationships becomes one-sided. For example, individuals in an implemental mindset are likely to view any feedback about their relationships through a biased lens, either overly positive or negative, depending on their general satisfaction within the relationship. This tunnel vision can significantly diminish their capacity to consider and address the nuanced dynamics of their partnerships.

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