Nov 03, 2009 14:12
Leo Buscaglia(1984) advises us that, to bring others into our life, we must be willing to give up certain of our own defensive tendencies or destructive characteristics. For example:
The need to be always right.
The need to be first in everything.
The need to be constantly in control.
The need to be perfect.
The need to be loved by everyone.
The need to possess.
The need to be free of conflict and frustration.
The need to change others for our needs.
The need to blame.
The need to dominate.
(Buscaglia, 1984, p. 197-198)