TIP 2165 – Before Kiss and Make Up
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We all have spats from time to time with our significant other. And when we do, we often make it a point to kiss and make-up.
Kiss and Make-Up: means to become friendly again after a fight or disagreement
Did you know that the purple hyacinth means ‘I’m Sorry – Please forgive me’?
One site posted a list of apology notes to send with those flowers.
I like this one…The words are hard to say, but I hope that these flowers pave the way…I’m sorry.
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Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Kiss and Make-Up Day:
Spats and disagreements do occur, but it is important that you never resort to dirty fighting, which includes name-calling, or cursing. Use I statements, and focus on problem-solving.
Beside being able to say sorry and send flowers, the Interpersonal Reactivity Index suggest that empathy is the building block of successful interpersonal relationships.
It suggests these strategies:
First, after your angry feelings resolve, ask yourself whether there isn’t some value to your partner’s side.
Take a moment to feel your partner’s pain. Often, when we watch a movie or read a good book, we can put ourselves into the character’s role. After a disagreement, try putting yourself in your partner’s role.
Finally, if you have lost control in the midst of your argument, try to regain your composure.
Relationship skills come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and it’s possible that you (and your partner) aren’t as empathic as you could be. Before having to resort to the kiss-and-make up” strategy, find more ways to be in tune with your partner’s thoughts and feelings.
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