The Art of Making Up

Everyone fights. We all disagree — at least in our most secure relationships. Making up after a fight is one of the most important relationship skills I teach - and it’s a topic that’s rarely discussed.I get it. It’s not sexy. In this episode, you’ll learn:The difference between an apology and a repair. My 4-step process to repair like a pro.Biggest rookie mistakes to avoid when you’re trying to repair.AND… I debunk the most common myths that get in the way of repairing. If you listen to 1 podcast this month, THIS IS IT. Xxoo DarcyREFERENCESThe Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert By John Gottman, PhD, John Mordechai Gottman, Nan Silver · 2015The Natural Principles of Love John Gottman, Julie GottmanJournal of Family Theory and Review First published: 02 March 2017 https://doi.org/10.1111/jftr.12182Citations: 63The High-Conflict CoupleA Dialectical Behavior Therapy Guide to Finding Peace, Intimacy, and ValidationBy Alan Fruzzetti · New Harbinger Publications 2006CREDITSThis episode of “We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” was produced by Darcy Sterling, with editorial support from Vicki Vergolina. Editing by Bart Migal. Our theme music is by Trending Music. Special thanks to Amanda Cristiani, Stephanie Sterling and Preston Smith. “We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” is a Sterling Standard Production.  #DeescalationTechnique #Assertiveness #ConflictTriggers #CalmingStrategies #ProblemSolving #ConstructiveFeedback #ConflictManagement #RelationshipGoals #DatingAdvice#Relationships #Relationships #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcySterlingDISCLAIMERInstagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling  Twitter:@DrDarcySterling   YouTube:@DarcySterling    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.