The Couples Institute

By Peter Pearson, Ph.D.

What separates world class performers from everybody else?

I’ve just about finished reading a captivating book called Talent Is Overrated by Geoff Colvin, the Senior Editor at Large of Fortune magazine.

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Two words to improve your marriage? They worked for this grizzled ol’ communicator.

Yes it is possible – if they are the right words with the right meaning for the listener.

Here’s the story.

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By Dr. Peter Pearson

Opposites attract, so this is a common story.  When Charlie met Jan he was attracted to her serenity: a calm oasis that balanced his turbulent life.

Jan was attracted to his passion. Nothing was boring about Charlie. He was equally enthusiastic whether buying apples or skiing down double black diamond slopes. They were a good fit.

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by Peter Pearson, Ph.D.

Have you ever been in a disagreement with your partner and it’s going nowhere fast? And you know you’re on the slippery slope leading to cold shoulders, cold dinners and tension thick as grits?

Today is your lucky day. If you will practice two questions as the dialogue heats up, you can break the logjam, get back on track and avoid those dead end arguments.

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