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A Simple Truth That Is a Game Changer For Your Relationship
I remember a few years back when I had an argument with my husband. (We’ve had our share since then, but this particular one stands out.)
I was really annoyed with him because… he’s amazing. But he has this thing. If he goes to a store and I ask him to get a bunch of things, he never seems to want to write it down or take a list. He swears he’ll remember it, and then he inevitably forgets one or two things. And I’m inevitably so annoyed.
Can you relate? We all have those little things that annoy us about our partner.
And just as I was about to get really angry and drag all the other times he’s let me down into our argument, I remembered my recent interview with Dr. John Gray, the New York times best-selling author of Men are from Mars and Women Are from Venus. He has dedicated his career to male/female relationships and especially to our different communication styles and how they impact each other and cause a lot of strife in relationships when they really don’t have to.
Remembering what Dr. John Gray told my business partner, Debra Poneman and I, in that interview stopped me in my tracks. My anger and annoyance lifted and I was able to share my feelings with my husband from a more loving place. And that of course changed everything… and even inspired him to take a list the next time he went to the store.
Check out this video to hear what Dr. John told us. My hope that it can help you too the next time you’re annoyed with your partner.
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Happy Tuesday!
xoxo,
Natalie
Thank you , Natalie! I had to laugh out loud when I recalled the little things that annoy me about my husband, looks like we fit right into that framework of Mars and Venus. I sometimes felt like how you felt with the going to the store. Oh, boy! A lot of little things! I counted it as a character flaw, but at the same time I remembered the big deals when he always comes through. Then I wasn’t sizzling any more. Now I know that his programming is different.
Have a great week.
Thanks for checking in Eda! It’s so good to know that these are Mars Venus differences and not something inherent in the couple.