26 - Is Being Right Ruining Your Relationships?

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Being right often costs more than it's worth, especially in relationships. In this episode, anger expert Alastair Duhs dives into how the need to win arguments often leads to frustration and disconnection. He emphasizes that judgmental thinking can fuel anger and conflict, making it crucial to shift towards understanding and connection instead.

This episode also explores practical steps to embrace open-mindedness and respecting different perspectives even when they clash with one's own.

Key Takeaways:

• The need to be right can cost you more than it's worth.
• Judgmental thinking leads to arguments and makes it harder to connect with others.
• Open-mindedness is the antidote to judgmental thinking and fuels understanding in relationships.
• Recognising that different perspectives don’t mean someone is wrong is essential for growth.
• Taking a step back and saying 'maybe' can help soften arguments and lead to connection.

Links referenced in this episode:

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