Michael shares his transformative journey from retreating from difficult conversations with his wife to embracing curiosity, resulting in a 300% increase in his ability to stay engaged during tense moments.

• Michael went from staying curious in two out of ten conversations to eight out of ten
• He identified his tendency to retreat when feeling "not enough" during disagreements
• The dynamic of his wife having a stronger voice in discussions made him prone to giving up
• Recognizing physical signs of defensiveness (tightened stomach muscles) helps him pause before reacting
• Viewing his wife as a resource rather than an opponent transformed their communication
• Staying in "your own backyard" focuses on managing your responses rather than your partner's
• Vulnerability in sharing when feeling defensive creates space for honest communication
• Checking in with "where are you?" regarding emotions helps identify what's really happening internally
• Tensions in proactive vs. reactive approaches to parenting provided practical examples
• Breakthrough Retreats provide focused opportunities to practice new communication skills

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