Relationship Advice for Love after Trauma
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Finding Financial Harmony: How to Talk About Money with Your Partner
I grew up in a family where difficult topics like money were never discussed. Now in my marriage, my husband spends freely while I stress about our finances. I freeze every time I try to bring it up. How do I start a conversation about money without it turning into conflict?
Doing what brings me joy makes my partner uncomfortable
“I’m a burlesque dancer and my husband is nominally supportive, but winces in disgust any time the topic is broached. Please help me understand how to proceed with my art without feeling like I’m betraying my husband.”
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We’re not born knowing how to communicate in relationships.
For many of us, we missed out on learning healthy communication skills during childhood. Instead of learning how to communicate in ways that allow both people to feel seen, heard, and understood, often we learn patterns of communication that create confusion, hurt, and disconnection. Or we learn that it’s safer to just keep our thoughts and feelings to ourselves … and not communicate.
The secret to fulfilling relationships is learning how to connect with another person through communication. You can start learning the art of communication with our free communication class, The Communication Cure.