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Day 12: Meeting her needs may be simpler than you think
Is there something your wife has been saying, that signals a particular need or wish? She may need something from you ("I wish you would call when you'll be late for dinner") or could just be dreaming out loud ("Wouldn't it be nice to take the kids to visit Yosemite someday?"). Whatever it is – bring it up and discuss it. Be willing to try to make a change if it would mean something to her.
Coach's corner:
Here's a tip about women: Even if you don't see how you can meet a particular need ("But I can't always call when I'll be late, since I am in client meetings!") it will mean the world to her if you care enough to bring it up. That way you can brainstorm a solution, rather than making her either nag you or drop it. And you might uncover creative possibilities you didn't consider before. (For example, surreptitiously texting her "6/7+" under the table in the client meeting to signal "I said 6:00 pm, but it is actually going to be after 7:00 before I leave.")
Bonus Video
In today's bonus video, you'll see how kindness is a superpower that can heal even the most difficult relationships.
The 30-Day Kindness Challenge is brought to you via our partnership with Shaunti Feldhahn, and is based on her research for The Kindness Challenge.
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