Tag: partner
What Is Your Partner Really Asking For?
Part 12 of 14 from Communication Essentials (continued from last week…) Hear the “Please” in the Message Relationship communication hint number eleven is we need to make an effort to hear the “please” behind our partner’s requests or statements. Even if your partner is yelling at you, they want something. It may not be the […]
Posted: July 20th, 2022 under Audio Programs.
Tags: active listening, be honest, breakdowns, conflict, don’t hold back, express your feelings, feeling, irritated, paraphrasing, partner, please, relationship communication, repressed emotions
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How To Work Through Important Issues
Part 9 of 14 from Communication Essentials (continued from last week…) One Thing at a Time Tip number eight is that when you go to talk about things that are important to you, talk about one thing at a time. Talk about only one topic. When people get in heated discussions, they often feel like […]
Posted: June 29th, 2022 under Audio Programs.
Tags: angry, brain, clarify, confused, discussion, emotion, handle it, issues, kind, mind reader, one thing at a time. Distinctions, overreacting, partner, precise, sad, talk
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Try Not To Get Defensive
Part 6 of 14 from Communication Essentials (continued from last week…) Who has the Concern? Relationship communication tip number five is that we need to focus on the person who is having the concern whether that is you or whether that is them. If it’s you, you need to slow down and take the time, […]
Posted: June 8th, 2022 under Audio Programs.
Tags: concern, defense mechanisms, defensive, feelings, focus, insecurity, insights, listen, mistakes, partner, perspective, questions, relationship
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