Here is my next installment of the John Gottman Principle #2 Fondness and Admiration Challenge!
Week 4, Day 4:
- Thought: I don’t like things about my partner, but I can live with them.
- Task: What is one of these minor faults that you’ve adapted to?
- Response: Yikes! This is sketchy territory so I chose to tread lightly. I just mentioned that our marriage has quirks and challenges (like introvert vs. extrovert issues) and that I’m proud of how we’ve adapted to them over many years of marriage.
- Reaction: She was appreciative of the comment and recognized also how far we’ve come.