i've always wondered why I leave some exchanges drained and others energized. why I can instantly sense whether someone is a soul friend or not
the best way i've been able to comprehend this is that conversations are the medium by which energy is exchanged. they are composed of:
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One of the central myths of American romance right now is this notion that you and your partner should be able to tell each other anything and everything
I am begging you not to do this
There are so many things about you that are just for you, for your soul, as well as a whole other category of things that are only for your therapist or priest to... See more
The way I think about coaching is very much how I think about parenting, and I think it translates in lots of other places, that your ability to drive change is about the quality of your relationship, not your hierarchy.
Instead of asking "Are you the one," ask two questions of each of you. Do I accept my partner despite their shortcomings? Do I commit to nurture them to achieve what is important to them? And likewise, do they accept me and do they commit to me? All you need is four yeses.