Ep. 139 - Real Requests Are Like Offers
Updated: Mar 6, 2025
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"Work on communication" is the type of phrase that I know is addressing something important but automatically puts my brain to sleep. So, for those of you like me, I'm always looking for other ways to hack important tools that don't make me feel like I'm trying to operate a user manual for my printer when what I really want is to be working on a spectacular marriage. This tool is to consider your requests like an offer. What does this fix? The frustration and resentment so many women feel when they feel like their requests are being ignored--when in fact, THEY WERE NEVER CLEARLY MADE in the first place. A request has a question mark. "Can you take over carpool today?" NOT "I have way too much on my plate." A request can get a "no" "Would you plan a date for us next week?" NOT "It's been months since we went out." (Make sure to listen to the episode if the idea of a direct request already gets your stomach turning with a vulnerability hangover.)
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