Ep 4: Negotiating Fairness with Your Adult Children

Grab your free 3 part series on Thriving in a Divided Family here:<br/><br/>https://www.midlifediscoveries.com/Thriving<br/><br/>Introduction:<br/>- Exploring the concept of fairness and its subjectivity<br/>- Different perspectives on what is fair or unfair<br/>- Importance of communication in resolving differences<br/><br/>Personal Story:<br/>- Sharing an experience of miscommunication regarding college tuition<br/>- Acknowledging the need for clear communication about expectations<br/><br/>Challenges of Fairness:<br/>- Highlighting common issues arising from differing views of fairness<br/>- Illustrating the consequences of avoiding difficult conversations<br/><br/>Steps to Creating Mutual Understanding:<br/>1. Identify the problems and categorize them<br/>- Emphasizing the importance of objectively assessing the issues<br/>- Example: Categorizing problems related to living arrangements<br/><br/>2. Propose livable solutions with room for negotiation<br/>- Encouraging open dialogue and compromise<br/>- Sample solutions addressing rent, housework, and dinner communication<br/><br/>3. Discuss the plan with your partner and determine negotiation boundaries<br/>- Seeking input and agreement from all parties involved<br/><br/>4. Conduct a meeting with all involved parties<br/>- Including other family members if applicable<br/>- Suggesting opening statements and positive reinforcement<br/>- Creating a mutual plan that considers everyone's perspective<br/><br/>5. Establish follow-up meetings to evaluate progress<br/>- Emphasizing the importance of regular communication and adjustments<br/><br/>Dealing with Unhappiness:<br/>- Discussing the possibility of resistance to the proposed plan<br/>- Exploring the option of allowing them to be responsible for their own disappointment<br/><br/>Conclusion:<br/>- Summarizing the steps for negotiating fairness with adult children<br/>- Encouraging listeners to leave a review and share the podcast<br/>- Previewing the next episode on the Midlife Worthy Moms podcastLearn more and grab your free resources on : https://www.midlifediscoveries.com/