S1, E2: How To Work Together To Navigate Disagreements

07/07/20 • 25 min

When you’re stuck in conflict, how does everyone get a little bit of what they want? Christine and Jonathan talk about how to work together to navigate disagreements, the importance of energy management through conflict, how to respect one person’s autonomy while asking for what you need, the reality of do-overs, and more.

Hello Relationships is a podcast to help you focus on common issues in relationships to stop small aggravations from becoming big problems so you can learn to grow and communicate better, whether that’s with a partner, your family, friends, or co-workers. Connect with Christine and Jonathan at Hello Relationships, via email at [email protected], or on Facebook (@hellorelationships) and Instagram (@hellorelationships).

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S1, E1: How Focusing On Process (+ Pretzels) Can Resolve Misunderstandings

Jonathan and Christine discuss how the simple tactic of focusing on process (and apparently pretzels!) can resolve misunderstandings. They talk about how to avoid the dreaded doom spiral when a misunderstanding starts to grow, and why it's crucial to identify the different ways in which people process information using a neutral example.

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S1, E3: How To Make Relationships Satisfying When The Pandemic Makes Everything Weird

These days we only see 42% of people’s faces and sometimes hug through shower curtains. How do we make relationships satisfying when the pandemic makes everything weird? Jonathan and Christine talk about dealing with feelings of loss, sadness, and loneliness. They also discuss why it’s important to embrace small contact points, reset with gratitude, and find creative ways to connect.

Connect with Christine and Jonathan at Hello Relationships, via email at [email protected], or on Facebook (@hellorelationships) and Instagram (@hellorelationships).