Relationship Advice Why We Rush To Solutions & What We Should Do Instead
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Jun 18, 2025 The podcast dives into our tendency to rush in with solutions when loved ones share their emotional struggles. It emphasizes that genuine empathy and validation are often overlooked in this haste. Through engaging discussions, the hosts highlight the negative impacts of fixing and encourage a shift towards listening and emotional support. Anecdotes reveal how validating feelings can strengthen relationships, fostering deeper connections. Ultimately, it’s about prioritizing understanding over quick fixes to nurture healthier emotional bonds.
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Broken Jaw Doctor Anecdote
- Colter shares a story of breaking his jaw where a doctor would not dismiss the pain but rather give a plan.
- This parallels how we often rush to solutions with emotional pain, which isn't always helpful.
Why We Rush to Fix
- Fixing stems from discomfort with seeing a loved one in pain and feeling helpless.
- We sometimes want to fix emotions quickly because we also dislike feeling uncomfortable ourselves.
Emotions Are Waves
- Emotions are waves meant to move through the body, but some get stuck due to unseen blocks.
- Understanding these blocks helps us care for persistent emotions like anxiety or depression.