How to Deal with a Defensive Partner
Defensive reactions make communication impossible. Learn how to deal with a defensive partner and have productive conversations.
Working on your communication skills is the most important thing you can do to strengthen your relationship. In the Communication that Connects Collection, you’ll find resources for communication repair, constructive conflict, empowered communication skills, advice for building healthy boundaries, emotional intimacy, vulnerability, and communicating with a withdrawn partner.
Defensive reactions make communication impossible. Learn how to deal with a defensive partner and have productive conversations.
Conflict can be scary! Learn how to stop avoiding conflict in relationships and start having courageous conversations that bring you closer together.
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Feeling invalidated by your partner? Learn to shift the emotional climate of your relationship to one of acceptance and emotional safety.
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Is there a pursuer-distancer pattern in your relationship? Learn why the cycle of pursuing and withdrawing can be so damaging, and what you can do to break free.
Not all apologies are the same. Learn about apology languages & how to make amends the right way to create healing in your relationship.
Learn how stress impacts relationships and the couples communication strategies that will help you stay emotionally connected!
Is jealousy healthy in a relationship? Learn what causes romantic jealousy, how to handle it, and why it might be a good thing for your relationship.
Do you have a control freak in your life? Learn what drives controlling behavior and the best way to handle it.
Ever wonder why relationships fail? On this podcast, we’re exploring the anatomy of a failed relationship, so you can keep yours healthy and strong.
Want to learn how to deal with passive aggressive people? Tune in for time-honored tips on having direct, authentic relationships with everyone in your life.
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Understanding love languages — and acting accordingly — can change everything in a relationship for the better. Listen to this podcast to learn more, and then take the love language quiz!
Is your relationship worth saving? Learn about the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships and when it’s time to let go.
Emotional flooding makes you say things you regret, or withdraw and avoid. Both can be disastrous for a relationship. Learn how to manage emotional flooding, on this episode of the podcast.
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