Learn to depersonalize each other’s preferences in relationships.

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Instead of having an endless list of "pet peeves," what if you could learn to leave others' preferences alone and take ownership of your own reactions?

When others have a preference we don't like, we make it about us.We take the preferences of our friends, family, partners, and children far too seriously.

We personalize what they prefer. If they prefer to have dinner at five, that's an affront to us when we are preparing dinner for a “sane” time. If they prefer to chill out and stay in on weekends, it is a personal invalidation ofThe very fact that that's their way makes it an obstacle in our way, something they put in front of our needs.

Is it potentially going to spread germs? Sure, maybe, that and a billion other unsanitary things a 10-year-old does. Is that really the issue? Nope, I’d bereactions, preferences, and peccadilloes, disowned as they are in those moments. Sure, it’s important to have rules for our kids and employees—those we’re responsible for.

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