Smelly, But Absolutely Necessary for Relational Success

Let me know how today’s episode helps you!Today I focus on something smelly, sometimes even stinky. But success in every relationship requires this. Yep, every one. Between parents and kids, colleagues, businesses and customers, friends, and well, the list is as extensive as the types of human relationships.It’s like sulfur. Not exactly tasty or pleasant but incredibly healing and critical for life.What is this crucial but smelly item? The work of repair.I cover:Repair goes downstream before upstreamDon’t follow repair work with a conversation about someone else’s failuresThe difference between remorse and repentanceHow trust gets built and rebuiltApologies aren’t one-size-fits-allResources mentioned include:Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken by Dr. Henry CloudThe 5 Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships by Gary Chapman and Jennifer ThomasVisit Stephanie Presents for resources, to book speaking engagements, and get the weekly newsletter, Godly Impact.Click here to order your copy of The Great Brain Remodel of Adolescence or purchase from Amazon #spiritual#emotionalhealth#relationships#family#familylife#moms#dads#parenting#raisinggodlykids#bible#faith#truth#biblestudy#christianfaith#christianwomen#christianity#humanbehavior#humandesign