Making Great Relationships | With Rick Hanson, PhD

What are the key ingredients of a healthy relationship, why repairs are vital and practical tips for improving your relationships.
-Responding to partner's complaints, grievances, and requests can reduce conflict.
-Taking responsibility for addressing partner's needs can improve the relationship.
-Empathy, understanding, and deep listening are crucial for healthy relationships.
-Giving the partner what they want within reason can strengthen the relationship.
-Shared interests and activities contribute to relationship bonding.
-Interests and pursuits may evolve over time, requiring adaptation as a couple.
-Conversation, affection, and physical intimacy are essential for relationship maintenance.
-Balancing individual interests and shared activities is important for autonomy and unity.
-Making agreements about sharing responsibilities and load in the relationship is vital.