The One Quality That Can Change Any Relationship

You know that relationship that’s just easy? The one that doesn’t take a ton of effort, you just get along and enjoy your time together and it doesn’t feel stressful or difficult? Maybe that’s your best friend, or a family member, or your spouse. Whoever that person may be for you, I want you to think about what it is that makes that relationship work so well. Perhaps you have similar interests as this person, or just a mutual respect and admiration. There could be several reasons that this dynamic is so solid, but I would venture to say that an undeniable feature is the genuine interest you have in this person’s life, and their’s in yours.

On this episode, we’re talking about the quality that sets these solid relationships apart, and highlighting why it should be a focus in our interactions- even the tough ones. We’re diving into some of the common reasons we find ourselves disconnected in relationships, or facing conflict, and discuss the attention those scenarios may need in order to move forward. Most importantly though, I’m sharing how one quality (or should we call it a skill?) can be utilized to help facilitate reconnection within those challenging relationships. Or, at the very least, a peaceful atmosphere.

As with all of our topics, I’m reminding you are responsible for you, and you alone. And, I’m encouraging you to take on the challenge of bridging the gap where conflict exists. I’ll give practical steps for moving forward in a productive way, and discuss how these efforts can be utilized within varying relationship dynamics. Finally, we’ll talk about how this shows up in marriage, and within our own relationships- with ourselves.

Hot topics in this episode:

• The element that great relationships share
• Common reasons we experience conflict or disconnect in relationships, including past hurts, one-sided efforts and personality clashes
• Where attention may be needed in each of those unique scenarios
• How to apply this quality to each of those challenging relationship dynamics
• Why both mindset and action are important aspects 
• The first step to rebuilding connection
• The simple step that creates forward progress
•  How a shift in focus can create positive change in your marriage/romantic relationships
• Why your relationship with yourself shouldn’t be left out of this conversation