How to Have Better Relationships w/ The 5 Personality Patterns by Steven Kessler

The #1 BEST thing you can do to have happy relationships is to understand each other's PERSONALITY PATTERNS, and do your own inner work to stay present through conflict.
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Steven Kessler has been a psychotherapist for almost 30 years and teaches internationally. He is the bestselling author of The 5 Personality Patterns, a map of personality that gives you the key to understanding people and communicating with them effectively. His second book, How to Have Better Relationships, teaches how to understand other people's patterns and the dynamics we create.
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💖 Listen to learn 💖

• The centering breath is essential for emotional regulation.
• Personality patterns are survival strategies developed in childhood. 
• Every pattern has its downsides and its strengths.
• Relationships are influenced by the interplay of different personality patterns. 
• Communication challenges often arise from differing personality strategies. 
• Self-awareness is key to breaking free from automatic reactions. 
• Sexual chemistry can sometimes mask deeper communication issues. 
• Understanding personality patterns can help couples navigate conflicts.
• Attraction is not the only factor in relationship compatibility. 
• Healing past traumas can facilitate better dating experiences. 

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💖 Chapters 💖

• 00:00 Introduction to Centering and Breath
• 01:54 Exploring the Five Personality Patterns
• 04:59 Understanding Safety Strategies in Personality Patterns
• 08:55 The Role of Energy in Personality Development
• 11:58 Three Centers of Intelligence in Relationships
• 16:06 Dynamics of Merging and Rigid Patterns in Relationships 
• 20:01 Communication Challenges Between Personality Patterns
• 28:12 Understanding Communication Styles in Couples
• 29:34 Short-term vs Long-term Solutions for Couples
• 32:48 Dating Dynamics and Initial Disagreements
• 35:04 The Importance of Compatibility Beyond Attraction
• 37:11 Recognizing Patterns from Family Dynamics
• 40:14 Growth Mindset in Relationships
• 41:53 Masculine and Feminine Energy in Relationships
• 46:30 Healing and Personal Growth in Dating

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