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In part two of our conversation, we explore some of the key psychological skills that lead to a truly great relationship informed by 35 years of couples counseling experience. The Relationships Workshop: Join Rick for a live, online relationship workshop that will teach you how to have more fulfilling, effective, and joyful relationships than ever before. Follow the link to learn more , and podcast listeners can enter code BEWELL50 at checkout for $50 off the purchase price! Key Skills: 3:00: Give your full attention. 6:30: Tune into your body. 7:20: Cultivate interest. 11:00: How can we know if we’re actually empathic? 13:00: Your attention is yours. 16:00: Accepting some level of discomfort. 17:45: Getting comfortable with people wanting things from you. 21:00: Three stories of relating. 22:30: Fulfilling relationship tasks. 24:30: Changing our relationship to criticism. 30:30: Chronic giving, and setting firm boundaries. 37:30: Cultivating a stronger sense of self. 44:30: Talk about what matters. 50:50: The desire to be found. Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. From Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need. Sponsors: Want fresh, delicious, simple dinners delivered right to your doorstep? Check out HelloFresh, America’s #1 meal kit, and use code beingwell90 to get $90 off including free shipping! Join over a million people using BetterHelp , the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! Want to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription. Connect with the show: Follow us on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Subscribe on iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices