MarriagePath Radio

MarriagePath Radio


I'm Right You're Wrong

November 10, 2015

Description:
In a high percentage of conflicts, the exchanges devolve into an argument about who is most correct.  Inevitably, this means someone has to be labeled incorrect, and therein lies a serious problem.  This podcast asks:  What might happen if we agreed to be less concerned with absolute correctness and more concerned with establishing a fair-minded exchange of give and take?
Something to Think about:

Arguing right versus wrong tends to put the relationship into an instant adversarial mode.

Maybe you could learn something if you allowed others to have their separate opinions, freeing you up to become a better listener.

Being right is good; being loving is even better.

Let’s Talk Question:
 
“What is it about being right that could become dangerous?”