The Terri Cole Show

604 How to Communicate With a Defensive or Conflict-Avoidant Partner


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Does it ever feel challenging to get through to your partner when you're in conflict?

Do they become endlessly defensive when you raise an issue?

Or do they bring up unrelated problems they have with you or the relationship?

Are you the defensive one?

Many of you have written in to ask about navigating issues with defensive or conflict-avoidant partners. This episode is my answer.

We'll cover why clean conflict and fair fighting are critical to successful relationships, what this looks like in practice, and tips for having healthier, more constructive conflict.

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/604

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