Communication Is Key! How To Use Open, Honest Communication In Relationships
10/12/23 • 20 min
If you take one thing away from this episode, let it be this: PEOPLE CANNOT READ YOUR MIND!
Ever expect your partner to magically read your mind, only to be met with disappointment? You're not alone. Drawing from my personal experiences and advice from my own therapy sessions, this episode covers the importance of communication within relationships and why it's crucial to bravely express our feelings and needs, instead of expecting others to just know them. I talk about how fear of the other's reaction often causes us to hold back, leading to misunderstandings and resentment. I also explore how good communication forms the very foundation of a successful relationship, offering actionable steps to enhance your communication skills.
I share examples of effective and ineffective communication in relationships, and offer advice for how to have better communication in your dating life, whether it's a longterm relationship or a situationship. Learn how to acknowledge and express your feelings effectively, stand up for your needs and transform your relationships through the power of good communication.
Follow me on TikTok and Instagram @shamelesslyshelly + @situationshiptosoulmate
If you take one thing away from this episode, let it be this: PEOPLE CANNOT READ YOUR MIND!
Ever expect your partner to magically read your mind, only to be met with disappointment? You're not alone. Drawing from my personal experiences and advice from my own therapy sessions, this episode covers the importance of communication within relationships and why it's crucial to bravely express our feelings and needs, instead of expecting others to just know them. I talk about how fear of the other's reaction often causes us to hold back, leading to misunderstandings and resentment. I also explore how good communication forms the very foundation of a successful relationship, offering actionable steps to enhance your communication skills.
I share examples of effective and ineffective communication in relationships, and offer advice for how to have better communication in your dating life, whether it's a longterm relationship or a situationship. Learn how to acknowledge and express your feelings effectively, stand up for your needs and transform your relationships through the power of good communication.
Follow me on TikTok and Instagram @shamelesslyshelly + @situationshiptosoulmate
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Situationship to Soulmate - Communication Is Key! How To Use Open, Honest Communication In Relationships
Transcript
Welcome to the Situation to Soulmate podcast , your guide to navigating the complicated world of dating and sex in your 20s . I'm your host , shelly . Content creator , mental health counseling graduate student and a trained sex and relationship coach . After going through a lot of traumatic , unhealthy and toxic experiences throughout my 20s , I'm finally ready to use what I've learned
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