Blended Family Breakthrough

50. How to Openly Communicate What You Really Want


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One of the biggest challenges we've faced as a couple has been learning how to openly communicate — especially when we don't agree.

Mike tends to raise his voice, criticize and make demands.  I tend to disconnect  and hold my tongue even when there's something I really should be communicating.   

We spent years stuck in painful cycles of conflict, misunderstanding and confusion.  Thankfully, healthy communication is a skill we have intentionally developed — and it's made a HUGE difference in our ability to resolve conflict and deeply connect.

In this week's episode we'll uncover the four common styles of communication and help you develop the skill of clear, honest and more assertive communication so you can speak your truth, truly be heard and connect more with your spouse. 

We also have a special gift for you that we'll share about in this — our 50th — episode!  Some couples will take the tips in this episode and make meaningful progress…but others might need some support in exactly how to break free from painful cycles of unresolved conflict and disconnection.  If that's you, we can help! 

You probably want to feel connected to your partner — even when there's conflict.  We can coach you how to develop effective communication -  and to celebrate our 50th episode, we're going to knock $100 off as a gift to you!   

All you need to do is use the coupon code EPISODE50 at checkout when you click this link to register.  But don't wait because this offer only lasts until October 1st, 2020. 

You'll Discover:

  • The four primary styles of communication (we're always using at least one)
  • The best way to honestly communicate and create more connection
  • Common roadblocks to effective communication and practical ways to overcome them
  • 10 tips to becoming more assertive, speak your truth and be heard

Resources from this Episode:

  • Nick Wignall's Article:  Assertiveness:  A step by step guide to becoming more assertive
  • BLOG:  How to Move Beyond Painful Guilt and Regret
  • Episode 35:  Are You Controlling Conflict or is it Controlling You?
  • Episode 27:  How to Set Clear Boundaries and Safeguard Relationships
  • Get $100 off communication coaching - use the coupon code EPISODE50 at check out when you click here to register — offer expires on October 1st, 2020 

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