2. Appreciation
Ultimately, after empathy, each person wants to know they are appreciated for what they do. Both want it, but rarely give it because they are waiting to receive and reciprocate. Because they want appreciation and don’t get it, they are less likely to give it.
Stay at Home Mom:
- She wants to know her husband can feel and understand how difficult and important her role is.
- She wants to know her husband appreciates and values her for who she is and what she does.
Working Dad:
- He wants to know that his wife can feel and understand how difficult and important his role is.
- He wants to know his wife appreciates and values him for who he is and what he does.
