Bringing Self to Relationships

The concept of bringing more self to relationships emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes over grand transformations. This approach involves actions like allowing one’s child to struggle through a challenge or managing personal anxieties instead of offloading them onto a partner. Such small, intentional steps can help individuals break habits of automatic responses and foster stronger connections with others. The podcast highlights that genuine progress is often a gradual process, contradicting the societal desire for quick fixes in personal or relational development.