"Your partner sees your potential. Let's say Nancy wants to become an accomplished artist. She begins dating Sam, who immediately admires her artistic perspective on life and her paintings. Their view shapes how they treat you. Because of how Sam views Nancy, he naturally encourages her to pursue her career in art-both when she is struggling to get any attention as an artist as well as when her work is shown in a new gallery."
"Think of it like this: Just as Michelangelo chipped away at marble to reveal the beauty hidden inside, the right partner can help uncover the best parts of you, helping you to feel happier and more confident. Psychologists even have a name for this: the Michelangelo phenomenon. And, yes-it's backed by research. The Michelangelo Effect in Action A 1999 foundational study about this phenomenon described a three-step process for it:"
Partners significantly influence personal development by perceiving and promoting each other's ideal traits and goals. The Michelangelo phenomenon explains how a partner's view shapes their supportive behavior, which then helps the individual grow toward their ideal self. A 1999 study outlined a three-step process: a partner sees potential, that view shapes how they treat and encourage the person, and the person gradually becomes closer to their ideal self. Examples show encouragement builds confidence and persistence. Subsequent research links these dynamics to improved personal well-being, greater relationship satisfaction, and healthier partnerships, with self-esteem affecting receptivity to a partner's vision.
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