Fostering deeper connection: 5 strategies to build empathy in your marriage
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Empathy is the cornerstone of a strong and resilient marriage. Here are five steps to cultivate empathy and deepen your connection with your partner.
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“By embracing empathy and understanding in your relationship, you can transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and connection. Remember, acknowledging your partner's fears, responding with compassion, and building trust are key ingredients for building a healthy and fulfilling relationship,” says Marriage Coach Amanda Twiggs in her recent Instagram post. She further shared five tips for couples to build empathy in their marriage.
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Acknowledge your partner's feelings by saying, "What I think I heard you say is and repeat what you heard them say and then ask, "Did I get that right?"(Pexels)
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Have a compassionate perspective: Shift your perspective from seeing your partner as your enemy to seeing them as someone you love and care about who is just doing their best.(Unsplash)
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Be Curious and figure out what's at the bottom of their feelings. Do this by asking, "Why is this important?", "What does this symbolise to you?", "What is this really about?"(Unsplash)
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Respond with empathy: Think about things from their perspective by imagining yourself in their shoes. Communicate that their feelings make sense based on their experience.(Unsplash)
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