Order of Operations: Getting It Right With Your Partner
I have been using the phrase ‘order of operations’ lately with the couples I treat. If you recall, order of operations refers to a set of rules regarding which math procedure to apply to a math problem and in what order to complete each procedure. You may not have used the concept ‘order of operations’ since your grade school math classes. But it’s a concept worth resurrecting when it comes to being attuned and compassionate in your relationships. It’s not obvious on the surface, but expressing love and support requires attention to how you order your responses. Here’s a classic