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Published Jun 19, 2020

367: How to "Fix" Your Relationship without Nagging | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi delve into career moves, mastering relationship dynamics without nagging, and the ethics of professional networking, offering actionable advice and relatable stories to guide listeners.
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  • Supporting Partners

    Supporting a partner in overcoming negative habits developed during the pandemic requires empathy and patience. suggests addressing the issue with compassion and avoiding judgment, which can help the partner feel understood and supported. emphasizes the importance of inviting the partner to articulate their feelings and acknowledging the changes objectively 1. This approach can make it easier for them to recognize and address their habits.

    Invite him rather than tell him to develop these better habits and then give them a chance to remember the guy he was when you guys first met.

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    Jordan also recommends setting up joint activities, like morning workouts, to help re-establish a healthy routine and strengthen the relationship 2.

       

    Romantic Routines

    Addressing changes in romantic routines during the pandemic can be challenging. shares a listener's experience of their partner falling out of an exercise routine and becoming consumed by work and video games, which has affected their relationship 3. Jordan acknowledges that while relationships evolve, significant changes in behavior can be concerning and need to be addressed with understanding and care.

    This isn't, "Jordan leaves his underwear and socks on the floor. Ah, I guess he's a real person." This is more like, "This isn't even the same person that I knew before."

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    Gabriel suggests that these changes might indicate underlying issues like depression, and it's important to approach the conversation with empathy and support 3.

       

    Verbalizing Appreciation

    Becoming better at verbalizing appreciation can enhance personal and professional relationships. advises that showing appreciation through actions is important, but combining it with verbal expressions can make the impact more meaningful 4. He suggests practicing specific and sincere compliments to improve this skill.

    Words are just words. Anyone can say them, but actions are real.

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    adds that following up with private, heartfelt thanks can leave a lasting impression without the pressure of public displays 5.

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