At even the best of times, our relationships require a natural process of correction \u2013 let\u2019s call it repair \u2013 to clear up little misunderstandings and ease points of friction. Doing that skillfully is the focus of today's episode.\nIf you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.\nSponsor Message:\xa0We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nConnect with the show:\n\nVisit us on the web\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nThe material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness.\xa0If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!\nTimestamps:\n1:15: What are the common things that require repair?\n3:25: The problem of resisting repair.\n9:00: Checking our attributions and understandings.\n15:30: Negotiating relevant values.\n17:40: Know that your needs matter.\n20:50: Expressing your needs clearly.\n22:15: Scaling your relationships.\n23:40: Repair as an expression of caring.\n25:45: Leading with the good.\n27:00: Recap