Deadly Habits versus Caring Habits

All Conscious Behavior is Chosen for A Purpose

 

Seven Caring Habits of Choice Theory:

1. Listening 4. Befriending
2. Supporting 5. Trusting
3. Encouraging 6. Accepting
7. Always Negotiating Agreements  

 


Seven Deadly Habits of Choice Theory

1. Criticizing 5. Threatening
2. Blaming 6. Punishing
3. Complaining 7. Bribing or Rewarding to Control
4. Nagging  

 


Seven Miserable Behaviors of Choice Theory

1. Depressing 5. Complaining
2. Anxieting 6. Withdrawing
3. Angering 7. Drinking
4. Criticizing  

 

Respecting

What you say or do will preserve or harm the relationship between you and your spouse.

What you say or do will bring you closer or further apart from your partner.

From William Glasser

 


 

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