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Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners related to how we can build better relationships (particularly with our families) and deal with difficult people. They explore the common traits of happy families, how to deal with people who weaponize psychological jargon, navigating different perceptions of \u201cwhat happened,\u201d and repairing a damaged relationship with a child. Forrest ends the conversation by talking about the importance of \u201cgoing to zero\u201d after a breach of trust.\nWatch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You\xa0can watch this episode on YouTube.\nNew Online Course From Dr. Rick: Learn the tools you need to build strong, healthy, fulfilling relationships of all kinds in Rick's new Strong Heart Relationship Series. The program begins on February 18th, and all the teaching is recorded so you can watch on your own schedule. Visit RickHanson.net/strongheart\xa0to learn more and get 20% with coupon code BeingWell20.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n1:00: Question 1: Common characteristics of happy families\n8:25: Differentiation and integration\n10:55: Symptoms of a less healthy family system\n12:15: The role of love\xa0\n19:55: Question 2: What to do when people use psychological jargon during a conflict\n26:00: Defending yourself effectively, and staying on topic\n30:50: Question 3: Navigating different perceptions of a difficult event\n35:45: Question 4: Healing a strained relationship with a child (or parent)\n39:45: Functional repair before emotional vulnerability\n46:45: \u201cGoing to zero\u201d with behavior when repair is needed\n56:10: Recap\n\xa0\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\n\xa0\nSponsors:\nThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, and you can join over a million people using the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nConnect with the show:\nSubscribe on iTunes\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\nFollow us on Instagram\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\nFollow Rick on Facebook\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\nVisit Forrest's website