This week on the show, we're talking about something that pretty much everyone can relate to: wonky interpersonal relationships. Even in the best of times, human relationships can be tricky. Honestly, it's a wonder we create the social bonds we do considering how many things get in the way of a good connection. Tune in to find out how to help nice people get better at helping you, and how to step out of endless arguments that aren’t going anywhere. Don’t miss it! 

In this episode we cover:

• why it’s so hard to describe your personal experience so other people get it
• how to overcome that “crisis of translation” (including a shout out to one of my all-time favorite movies, Powder - in which I misremember who was actually in that movie)
• the one communication tool that helps make interpersonal communication a whole lot easier (it’s a useful trick - promise!)
• how to enforce your boundaries without getting into endless arguments with people who just won’t listen 

 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: in the show, I say that Cher starred in the movie, Powder. Cher is not in the 1995 movie, Powder - I had a memory glitch. Still a great movie though. 

 

Questions to Carry with you:

• playful, low stakes ways to practice the communication tools we talked about in this week’s show. Give it a go! 

 

Resources:

For ideas on how to help a grieving partner, check out this article in GQ magazine . Lots of stuff in the article applies to the ways you might support anyone you care about (not just a partner) 

 

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