Audiobooks_Self-Help, F/M dialogue
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EnglishVoice Age
Middle Aged (35-54)Accents
North American (General) North American (US General American - GenAM)Transcript
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Jerry drives home from work on a summer evening and is greeted at the door by an exuberant Judy. Judy. Hi, sweetheart. I've got great news. Remember how I've mentioned my boredom and feelings of uselessness in the past? Well, today I did something about them. I went over to the college, filled out an application form and had an interview for the nursing program. Jerry, what about the kids? What about your responsibilities here, Judy? I'm bored. I want something meaningful to do and I'm going back to school. Jerry, I won't let you. I'm not going to give you the money, Judy. That won't stop me, you *******! Ah, borrow the money. I'm tired of being bored, depressed and burden. No one's going to stop me from taking care of myself. Jerry, is that all you think you are? Ah, housewife Judy. No, I'm much more. I'm a baby sitter, cook, window washer, Waxer, cleaner and clerk. And I've had it. Here's a replay of this couples conversation this time with each recognizing and respecting the other's feelings. Judy. Hi, sweetheart. I've got great news today. I finally did something to counter the boredom and the sense of uselessness I've been experiencing. I went over to the college, filled out the application form and had an interview for the nursing program. Jerry, you really seem high about this, and it's obvious that it means a lot to you. I have mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, I'm glad you're enthused about something. I know you've been down in the dumps for a while, but there's something frightening to me about this. I also feel funny that something as important to you is going back to school. Wasn't discussed with me until now. Judy. I've been thinking about it for a few days, and when I decided to do it, I wanted to surprise you. It seems I shocked you instead. Jerry. You did, That's for sure. There are a lot of things that scare me about this, but I appreciate your wanting to surprise me. Judy. What scares you, Jerry? What about the kids? Are they going to be sure? Changed? Judy? Well, I met with a counselor today and planned attended, of course, Schedule that doesn't conflict with their school hours. I'll be able to make it home substantially before them in the afternoon. Jerry boy, you really plan this thing out. It must mean a great deal to you, Judy. It does. It is vitally important to me. And so are you on the Children. But I recognize that I have been restless and out of sorts for a long time. Now, Jerry, you aren't satisfied with the loving feelings we all have for you, Judy. I am. But it isn't enough. We all have strong feelings for you. Would you be satisfied to stop work, stay home and be a house father? Jerry, you're right. That wouldn't be enough for me, Judy. I feel the same way. I believe I can be a better person and consequently a better mother. By not ignoring my own development in this couple's first conversation, they quickly became adversaries. Their dialogue was primarily authoritarian and judgmental, threatening encounter threatening. Such hostility rarely produces a resolution, and both parties are likely to storm off bitter and resentful. The all too familiar resulted. This kind of exchange is everything would have worked out fine if you hadn't upset me or you just don't give a damn about my feelings. Building trust and resolving important personal issues satisfactorily require recognition of and respect for a partners, feelings and point of view. These qualities were conspicuously lacking in the first dialogue in the replay dialogue. Although Judy and Jerry were not in total agreement about the issue several times, they communicated an understanding of each other's position and feelings. It was as if they were silently asking, How does he or she see it? How does he or she feel? How would I feel if this were said to me, This is empathy, a critical ingredient in mutually satisfying relationships?