The moment your partner gets upset, do you go quiet and shut down, or do you get loud, blow up, and go on the attack? That split second matters more than whatever you’re fighting about. In this episode, I unpack why so many men default to shutting down or blowing up when emotions get tense, and how those reactions quietly erode trust, intimacy, and emotional connection even when you care deeply about the relationship.

I share my own experience of shutting down and "Kendre's" story of how he would blow up, and how you can choose to do neither one. If you want healthier communication and a relationship that can handle hard moments, listen through to the end and put one skill into practice today. Check out the How to Communicate Without Shutting Down or Blowing Up, episode.

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