Couple’s Communication: You Can(‘t) Improve Your Communication

Therapist Morgan Graves shares tips on effective communication with your partner and others. In this Tips from an Expert episode we discuss: 

• the four communication styles and antidotes as described by Gottman’s The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling, 
• how to respond if you shut down during conflict and why people are conflict avoidant, 
• the impact of assumptions, 
• boundaries, 
• the importance of self-awareness, individuality and authenticity in relationships, and 
• what communication issues appear with people outside of romantic relationships like family, friends, and coworkers.

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