Sonya and her best friend Ophelia discuss turning towards your partner and how you can communicate your needs with your partner in a way that they will be able to understand and listen. When you understand what is happening in your partner’s inner world and you are tuned into each other it will be easier to communicate your needs. Sonya gives many tips and tools on how you can work with your partner to feel understood and connected with your partner.
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Soften your startup tool: https://www.gottman.com/blog/softening-startup/
Stress-reducing conversation tool: https://www.gottman.com/blog/how-to-stress-reducing-conversation/
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Book mentioned Not Just Friends by Jean Coppock Staeheli and Shirley Glass
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