Communication 101: Red Flags in Relationships

Red flags are common in conversations and relationships with our friends and family. That is why we must learn how to listen and speak as Jesus Christ taught us. We should love each other, forgive one another, and care for others by doing what He has done for us. In this Therapy Thursday episode with Lidia Martinez, we talk about three red flags in communication that we should be aware of. These are; selfishness versus compassion, bitterness versus forgiveness, and complaining versus the attitude of gratitude.

Though we are human beings who are never perfect, it is important to understand that the only person we can change is ourselves with the help of God. Work on yourself before judging others on their red flags. We can never help others until we have helped ourselves first through self-care. Self-care is an investment in your future happiness, making you a better caregiver, friend, and family member.

Whenever someone hurts you, God gives you a chance to get better or be bitter. Either we can forgive and move on, or we can continue living in bitterness and hurt. The former will strengthen us, but the latter will drain our energy.

Tune in!  

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: 

[00:00] Introduction to the show

[01:01] What are red flags and what we need to ask ourselves when we note them 

[04:52] The basis of today’s talk-2 Timothy 3:1-5 

[06:37] We are human. It’s okay to have a bad day

[08:16] Common red flags in our relationships

[08:31] #Selfishness versus compassion- Philippians 2:3

[12:48] #Bitterness versus forgiveness- Hebrews 12:15

[21:24] # Complaining versus the attitude of gratitude

[26:21] How to get past complaining

[29:14] In summary…

[30:57] Ending the show with a word of prayer

Notable Quotes: 

• We are more powerful than we think. God did not give us a spirit of weakness. 
• We can only change ourselves but not change someone else. Sadly, we can only change ourselves with the help of God.
• You can’t pour from an empty cup. You must work on yourself first before helping others.
• Each time you are hurt, God provides you an opportunity to be better or bitter. 
• Negativity comes from the point of lack of faith.

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Let’s Connect!

Lidia Martinez

Website: https://www.drlidiamartinez.com/

Email: info@drlidiamartinez.com

Phone No.: 7865656916

About The Show

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Communication 101: Red Flags in Relationships

Red flags are common in conversations and relationships with our friends and family. That is why we must learn how to listen and speak as Jesus Christ taught us. We should love each other, forgive one another, and care for others by doing what He has done for us. In this Therapy Thursday episode with Lidia Martinez, we talk about three red flags in communication that we should be aware of. These are; selfishness versus compassion, bitterness versus forgiveness, and complaining versus the attitude of gratitude.

Though we are human beings who are never perfect, it is important to understand that the only person we can change is ourselves with the help of God. Work on yourself before judging others on their red flags. We can never help others until we have helped ourselves first through self-care. Self-care is an investment in your future happiness, making you a better caregiver, friend, and family member.

Whenever someone hurts you, God gives you a chance to get better or be bitter. Either we can forgive and move on, or we can continue living in bitterness and hurt. The former will strengthen us, but the latter will drain our energy.

Tune in!  

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: 

[00:00] Introduction to the show

[01:01] What are red flags and what we need to ask ourselves when we note them 

[04:52] The basis of today’s talk-2 Timothy 3:1-5 

[06:37] We are human. It’s okay to have a bad day

[08:16] Common red flags in our relationships

[08:31] #Selfishness versus compassion- Philippians 2:3

[12:48] #Bitterness versus forgiveness- Hebrews 12:15

[21:24] # Complaining versus the attitude of gratitude

[26:21] How to get past complaining

[29:14] In summary…

[30:57] Ending the show with a word of prayer

Notable Quotes: 

• We are more powerful than we think. God did not give us a spirit of weakness. 
• We can only change ourselves but not change someone else. Sadly, we can only change ourselves with the help of God.
• You can’t pour from an empty cup. You must work on yourself first before helping others.
• Each time you are hurt, God provides you an opportunity to be better or bitter. 
• Negativity comes from the point of lack of faith.

Follow Faith with Friends on

Website: https://faith-with-friends.captivate.fm/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithwithfriends_podcast/

Let’s Connect!

Lidia Martinez

Website: https://www.drlidiamartinez.com/

Email: info@drlidiamartinez.com

Phone No.: 7865656916

About The Show

       *****Thank you so much for listening to the FAITH WITH FRIENDS PODCAST! 

Get inspired, motivated, and tuned up with honest conversations every week as we seek to know God and make him known. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and be part of this blessed family.

 Please consider leaving a review and sharing it with your friends and family!