In this conversation, Mike Lipkin and Dr. Diane McIntosh discuss the importance of creating enriching relationships and the rules for relationship health. They identify six rules: treat yourself the way you want others to treat you, bring people joy, give more than you receive, fight fair, clarify and contractualize mutual commitments, and own everyone’s success but accept their failures. They emphasize the importance of self-talk, forgiveness, and gratitude in building strong relationships. They also discuss the impact of regret and the power of clarifying expectations in relationships.
Key Takeaways
- Creating enriching relationships is key to making people feel safe to be their best, take bold risks, and win.
- The six rules for relationship health are: treat yourself the way you want others to treat you, bring people joy, give more than you receive, fight fair, clarify and contractualize mutual commitments, and own everyone’s success but accept their failures.
- Self-talk plays a crucial role in building strong relationships. Treating yourself with kindness and respect sets the tone for how you treat others.
- Forgiveness and gratitude are essential in maintaining healthy relationships. Forgiving others and yourself and expressing gratitude can create a positive and supportive environment.
- Regret is a painful emotion, but it’s important to learn from past mistakes and use them as opportunities for growth.
- Clarifying expectations and mutual commitments in relationships can prevent misunderstandings and lead to more satisfying outcomes.
