We’ve all been there. You’re trying to express your feelings and then your partner gets angry and defensive and says, “What about my feelings?!” Or maybe you’re trying to assert yourself with a usually bossy friend by saying you’d actually rather see a different movie tonight and she replies, “It always has to be your way!” WTF?! You end up feeling resentful, misunderstood and, worst of all, hopeless that things will ever change. Today, I’m going to break down what’s really happening when the conversation turns negative and the five things you can think and do so you can walk away from the conversation feeling calm and empowered.
Resources for Healthy Relationships
How 5 Minutes of Mindfulness a Day Can Make Your Relationship Great
How to Make Mindfulness a Habit
Developing Empathy in Relationships is the Key to Connection and Communication
Boundaries: How to Identify Them and How to Hold Them
The Secret to Creating Boundaries Not Walls
The Secret to Positive Thinking in All Your Relationships
Loving Kindness Guided Meditation