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Maintaining Your Self Respect

SESSION 9 OF 10

Duration 14mins 24secs

Finding the right balance in a relationship can be challenging. In this enlightening session, Dr. Alan Fruzzetti helps you navigate the fine line between being flexible and accommodating—and losing yourself in the process. He highlights the importance of identifying your core values and distinguishing your true needs from desires. Learn practical skills for clear communication, setting healthy boundaries, and preserving self-respect while ensuring fairness for both partners. Through Dr. Fruzzetti’s guidance, you’ll gain the tools to build a relationship that honors both individuality and connection, fostering understanding, mutual benefit, and a deeper sense of harmony.

ALL SESSIONS IN THIS MODULE: Conflict in Relationships

01

Motivation To Repair Your Relationship

When anger and hurt arise, getting even only worsens the relationship. Dr. Alan Fruzzetti explores constructive ways to move forward, maintain self-respect, and navigate high-conflict situations. Learn practical strategies to reduce negative escalation, approach your partner openly, and repair your relationship with understanding, skill, and care.

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02

Stop Making It Worse

When two people want different things, conflict doesn’t have to harm the relationship. Dr. Alan Fruzzetti explores destructive patterns, negative escalation, and how hurtful cycles develop. Learn practical skills and easy-to-follow steps to negotiate successfully, maintain balance, and prevent your relationship from worsening while fostering understanding and connection.

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03

Recovering from Your Worst Behaviour

Even with the best intentions, we sometimes hurt our partner. In this session, Dr. Alan Fruzzetti explores how to recover from mistakes, repair the relationship, and move forward constructively. Learn practical steps to communicate effectively, restore trust, and create positive change in your behavior for a healthier, stronger connection.

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04

Accurate Expression

Discover the power of accurate expression with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti. Learn how to communicate clearly even under emotional stress, align your words with short- and long-term goals, and stay grounded in truth. Gain practical skills to manage emotions, foster understanding, and strengthen connection in your relationship.

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05

Paying Attention

When conflict arises, we often stop truly noticing our partner. In this session, Dr. Alan Fruzzetti explores relationship mindfulness—learning to pay attention in the moment without judgment. Discover practical practices to see your partner clearly, stay present, and foster understanding, connection, and a more open, harmonious relationship.

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06

Validating Your Partner

Learn the art of validation with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti. Discover how truly understanding your partner—without necessarily agreeing—can strengthen your connection. Explore practical steps, overcome common obstacles, and manage negative emotions. Build a relationship where your partner feels safe, accepted, understood, and deeply supported.

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07

Rebuilding Your Relationship

Discover what sets happy couples apart in this session with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti. Learn the key ratio of positive to negative interactions, practical skills to reduce conflict, and strategies to rebuild your relationship from the inside. Transform old patterns and cultivate a deeper, lasting connection with your partner and family.

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08

Radical Acceptance

Discover the power of radical acceptance with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti. Learn practical steps—tolerance, pattern awareness, and letting go of suffering—to decide what to accept and what to release in your relationship. Reduce anger and judgment, foster appreciation, and cultivate deeper love, happiness, and connection with your partner.

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Maintaining Your Self Respect « you are here

Struggling to find balance in your relationship? Dr. Alan Fruzzetti explores how to honor your core values while staying flexible with your partner. Learn to distinguish needs from wants, communicate clearly, set boundaries, and maintain self-respect—so both partners thrive in a fair, loving, and balanced relationship.

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Supporting Your Partner

Struggling in your relationship? Join Dr. Alan Fruzzetti as he explores how long-term challenges and toxic patterns affect your connection. Learn essential steps—tolerance, awareness, and letting go of suffering—to respond with empathy during crises. Gain insight, transform your perspective, and cultivate a loving, authentic, and resilient relationship.

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