How to Think About Differences Differently | Episode 266
Episode description
Have you ever met someone who was not at all like you? Maybe their thinking, mannerisms, or outlook was so different from your own that you clashed or struggled to connect with them?
The old proverb, “birds of a feather flock together” is a classic because it’s true! Building relationships with people who share your interests, hobbies, opinions, and goals often feels easier than stepping outside your comfort zone.
However, here’s the truth: in any close relationship—whether with a friend, family member, or spouse—differences eventually show up.
It could be that one of you is a saver while the other is a spender, one of you is an early riser and the other a night owl, or even that one of you is an internal processor versus an external processor.
Today, we want to challenge you to think about these differences in your relationships, well, differently!
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How to move from frustrated to fascinated
- Practical ways to avoid taking differences personally
- Helpful ways to reframe differences in your mind
- And more!
Learning how to work with our differences has helped us so much in our marriage and friendships. We hope this conversation can help you, too!
Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: jillsavage.org/differences-differently-266
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