Better Relationships After Baby

Proactive vs. Reactive Communication in Relationships: How to Stop the Cycle of Fights and Misunderstandings


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Want fewer fights and more connection with your partner? It starts with proactive communication. In this episode of Better Relationships After Baby, Chelsea dives into the difference between proactive vs. reactive communication and how these patterns show up in real-life conversations—especially when you're sleep-deprived, overwhelmed, or just trying to get through the day as parents.

You’ll learn:

  • What proactive communication looks like in healthy relationships

  • How reactive communication creates conflict and emotional distance

  • Real-life examples of how to shift from reacting to responding

  • Simple strategies to bring more intention, teamwork, and calm to your conversations

This episode is perfect if you're craving less tension and more teamwork—and you're ready to stop getting stuck in the same arguments on repeat.

🎧 Listen now and learn to communicate in a way that actually builds connection instead of breaking it down.

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Better Relationships After BabyBy Chelsea Skaggs