Novelty

If you don't see anything to respect about your partner, why would you be with them? You probably do believe there's something admirable about them. Perhaps you just haven't thought about it much. If not, now's a great time.

First, remember that they deserve basic h...

1. Gathering in-depth knowledge directly related to the task, plus a general understanding of diverse topics.
2. Trying to fit different ideas and concepts together to see if they produce cohesive pictures.
3. Once done, putting them aside and doing something totally unconnected. If y...

• Validate: Now that you've shown them you're listening, you can deploy the ultimate weapons for shutting chronic complainers down.
• Next, it's time to sympathize. Try to make it as authentic as possible. Avoid all sarcasm as they will notice it, and...