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Practice Listening When You Disagree

One of the most important relationship tools is also one we have the hardest time using. We can often struggle to take other’s emotions seriously when we disagree with their thinking. In this video Greg introduces a new tool called Validation, why we struggle to use it, and how Validation helps us to build stronger relationships even when we disagree with how people are thinking.

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    Practice Validating Others’ Emotions

    You are either the person that people want to open up to, or you are the person they tend to clam up around. Which reaction you get is no accident. How do you become the person that people are eager to connect with and share the important things going on in their lives.

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      Practice Validating While Setting Boundaries

      Is it healthy to validate someone’s emotions when they are connected to behavior that we disapprove of? There are two ways we can get this wrong that do not help grow strong relationships, but there is also a way we can act in these moments that can help relationships thrive.

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        Practice Setting Boundaries While Validating

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          Practice Protecting Others’ Value While Listening

          There’s an awkward silence when someone shares something risky, and you think to yourself “What do I say? I don’t want to blow this!” How you respond in these moments can make a big difference to others. Learn why those situations feel awkward, and one simple sentence you can practice that will eliminate the awkwardness and strengthen your relationships.

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            Practice Listening Without Fixing

            Sometimes it feels like listening just isn’t enough. We want to help. That’s not a bad thing, but how we offer to help can make the difference between drawing people in, or pushing them away.

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              Practice Listening Without Fixing (Part 2)

              Whether you have a hard time not fixing others, or you are in relationship with someone who has that struggle, it can be helpful to know why that is happening.

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                  Practice Noticing Warmth

                  Warmth and Value are intimately connected. Learn how to pay attention to when people are communicating Warmth and how closely that is tied to whether or not you feel valued.

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                    Practice Consistent Warmth

                    Equal value is a non-negotiable in healthy relationships. Warmth is your most helpful tool to consistently communicate how much you value the people you care about. Master this simple step and see how it impacts the people around you.

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