How to Bring Up Challenging Conversations Without Triggering an Argument or Defensiveness: Episode 121
EmPowered Couples with The Freemans · Jocelyn & Aaron Freeman
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Show Notes
When you bring up a challenging/hard conversation, does it tend to trigger defensiveness and lead to an unintended argument?
You could have every intention of just trying to share how you feel and get to a positive solution, and STILL have it lead to a massive misunderstanding.
You're not alone if this tends to happen in your relationship.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- Ways to initiate the challenging topic so that it doesn't spark into an argument
- How to handle times your partner gets defensive
- 5 simple things you can do so that challenging topics end up strengthening your relationship, instead of creating unnecessary tension
Resources For Your Relationship:
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About Us:
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