From Fight and Disconnection towards More Connection

Example for The way we speek determins the respond we get

We have Core Need for:
Love Connection Community To know I'm not alone To be seen and known

Partner A could communicate that need in two ways:

Partner A could communicate that need in 2 ways:
Variant 1: Partner A speeking from Protector, for example Critic

Partner A speeking from Protector, for example Critic

You never listen to me.

Partner A is speaking from Vulnerable Need

When you are looking at your phone, while I'm speaking, I feel alone and unlovable.

How this lands in Partner B?

Partner B detects danger because of critical statement and responds from Protector, for ex.

Critic

You're speaking all the time.

What could happen?

Fight/War

Whithrown

Leaving the room

What could happen?

Disconnection

Partner B most likely feels

Empathy and comassion

I'm sorry that I'm having this impact on you.

What could happen?

More Connection

Variant 2: Partner A is speaking form Vulnerable Need

When you are looking at your phone, while I'm speaking, I feel alone and unlovable.

How this lands in Partner B?

Partner B most likely feels

Empathy and comassion

I'm sorry that I'm having this impact on you.

What could happen?

More Connection

*These ideas are influenced by Toni Herbine - Blank

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