Our show was broadcast from April 18, 2017 through February 27, 2018, on Oldies 1079 WOLD
Dr. Marty covers subjects such as infidelity, addictions, love languages, communication, anger, divorce, relationship killers, trust, jealousy, and much more!
Show highlights:
2:10 We’ll be talking about how to negotiate. Much of the material we’ll be talking about is covered in Dr Marty’s book: Negotiation for Couples, from Conflict to Connection.
3:38 Conflict is a part of every relationship. It’s not about the differences, it’s about how you handle them!
4:20 How to get through arguments with your partner without emotional collateral damage.
6:00 What is a way to approach different points of view, so both partners can feel good about the outcome and the process of a negotiation?
6:20 Take your partner’s feelings and perspective into account. How can we have a win-win situation?
8:20 The first principle of effective negotiation. Effective negotiation is not about winning. It is about both people feeling good about the outcome.
9:02 One way to sabotage negotiation is to put down the other person’s ideas.
9:30 A good communication opens up discussion.
9:50 We listen to Rich and Mary, negotiating about Mary’s idea to move closer to her mother.
10:20 Dr. Marty takes a call from Diane. When it is a good idea to negotiate an issue? Should I talk about it at the time, or should I wait?
14:25 Negotiation needs to take place at a time and place when you are both calm.
14:35 The “Oreo technique”.
22:45 Approaching your partner with a calm and positive attitude makes all the difference.
23:30 We return to Rich and Mary. Does Rich show respect to Mary’s feelings when he approaches the question with her?
26:00 What can Mary do in response – to open up discussion – without generating conflict?
27:00 Next week we will talk about the different types of negotiators, and the best ways to have negotiation happen.