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In this episode I talk about the challenges of having difficult conversations in relationships. The key points include:

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2. The importance of having difficult conversations for the growth of a relationship.
3. Two common challenges: individuals who struggle to express themselves and those whose messages are not understood by their partners.
4. The need to assess and gradually open up emotionally based on the partner's response.
5. The significance of understanding the purpose of communication, which is to share and achieve mutual understanding.
6. Strategies for initiating difficult conversations, such as labelling them and considering the partner's capacity to engage at that moment.
7. The necessity of tolerating uncomfortable information during these conversations for the sake of problem-solving and relationship improvement.

Overall, the intention behind the conversation is crucial, gradual sharing, clear labelling, considering timing, and a willingness to hear uncomfortable truths as crucial aspects of successfully navigating difficult conversations in relationships.

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Welcome to Trauma Bonding to Secure Relationships with Dr Sarah — the podcast that helps ambitious individuals and couples heal trauma bonding and toxic relationship cycles to build secure attachments and loving healthy relationships.

Hosted by Dr Sarah, psychologist, relationship strategist, and founder of Heal Trauma Bonding and Relationship Success Lab, this show guides you through practical tools and deep insights on:

✅ Healing from trauma bonding, anxious attachment style, and codependency
✅ Building emotional resilience and secure attachment styles a
✅ Improving communication, empathy, and emotional intimacy
✅ Reclaiming your identity, boundaries, and self-worth
✅ Creating lasting relationship happiness and passion

Whether you're recovering from betrayal, navigating codependency, or simply ready to break free from the past, this podcast gives you the clarity, strength, and strategy to move forward

We hope you got massive value from this episode for your own healing and relationship progress.