6x NYT Bestselling Author | Host of the "Happier with Gretchen Rubin" Podcast | Pre-order "Secrets of Adulthood," out April 1st
We're planning a Very Special Episode 260 for #HappierPodcast on relationship advice. What’s the best relationship advice you've heard or learned the hard way? What relationship advice would you give your younger self?
What I learned the hard way: You need to love yourself before you can love anyone else.? To my younger self : Get to know who you really are? - and have fun. Life will happen, and you will meet someone. If that person treats you badly - let them go immediately. you are worth it.
Assume best intentions. ...but when someone shows you who they are, believe them. (All of it, not just the good parts.) Even bad news is good information. Don’t dodge the tough conversations.
Even though you've texted each other for several months and share the love of a full moon....Do not let that be enough for love on first night!
"Do not take anything for granted" / Advice to younger self: "you are worth it, so don't be so scared".? Finally, there are no recipes. There are multiples ways to be in a relationship.? What works for some people may not for others. Respect is essential.
Think of everyone at their best, not their worst
Is there any chance of you having a drawing or something for a chance to win a guest spot.
Individuality, understanding and acceptance are qualities that should be understood by both individuals in the relationship.
The best advice I heard was from a man who has researched and counseled thousands if not millions of couples..... #Dr. Phil He mentions that nurturing this thought each day is important for relationships...... "What can I do to make this person's day better? What can I do to lift them up and make them happy?"
What I learned:? Negotiate early for what you want/need Younger Self: Know your value
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5 年Remember you’re on the same team. Agree to disagree. Listen with an open heart and come from a place of love and understanding rather than fear and anger.