Mark Travers, Ph.d, is an American psychologist who writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning. He holds degrees from Cornell University and the University of Colorado Boulder.
We all have found ourselves in the middle of an argument with our partner, wondering why the same issues keep coming up or why simple conversations turn into misunderstandings. Maybe you’ve caught yourself feeling defensive, projecting blame or avoiding difficult conversations altogether.
Here are three ways self-awareness provides the foundation for transforming your relationship and why you should consider actively cultivating it.is the ability to see oneself clearly, involving both internal and external perspectives. Internal self-awareness refers to recognizing one’s own emotions, beliefs, values and goals. In contrast, external self-awareness involves understanding how others perceive us and our behavior.
When we fail to understand our own weaknesses and shortcomings in a relationship, our first instinct is often to shift blame onto our partner when things aren’t going well. In contrast, self-awareness prompts us to look inward and ask, “what am I contributing to the issue?” and “is there something I can improve?” This internal reflection helps break the cycle of blame and opens the door for personal growth.
When both partners put in the work, trust grows because each person knows, likes and trusts themselves. This creates space to genuine mutual appreciation without trying to mold one another into preconceived expectations.Self-awareness enhances empathy by first helping you recognize your own emotions, which in turn makes it easier to understand what your partner is going through.
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