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While everybody wants to be right sometimes, it seems like some people have an especially hard time seeing things from someone else's perspective. If you're in a relationship with someone like that, it can be frustrating, especially if you start feeling like you always have to give in to avoid an argument. Fortunately, with a little patience, you may just be able to bring them over to your way of thinking—at least some of the time.
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QuestionWhat causes a person to be stubborn?Laura Richer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Founder of Anchor Light Therapy Collective, a multi-disciplinary mental health counseling clinic in Seattle, Washington. With more than ten years of experience in the mental health sector, she specializes in working with couples and individuals and supporting them in becoming empowered to direct their destiny. Laura holds a BA in English from Western Washington University and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She also received her Hypnotherapy Practitioner Training from Bastyr University, Couples Counseling Certification from The Gottman Institute, and Master Life Coach Certification from Seattle Life Coach Training. Laura is the host of the podcast Holding Ground which explores anything and everything in the world of mental health and positive psychology.That's a good question! It really depends on the person. Try approaching their stubbornness with curiosity—what's underneath those feelings? Is there some sort of underlying fear or concern that needs to be addressed? If you learn more, you might be able to work together and resolve whatever the issue may be.
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