#186: Why Do We Always End Up Fighting? Fix Your Communication Struggles

Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships

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Do you ever feel like your words fall on deaf ears when you’re trying to communicate with your partner? It’s incredibly disheartening to pour your heart out, only to feel misunderstood and disconnected.

Imagine if there was a way to bridge that emotional gap and turn frustrating conversations into meaningful connections. Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those at a relationship crossroads, grappling with daily conflicts, and yearning to rebuild a genuine, lasting bond. I'm Staci Bartley, a relationship expert, joined by my co-host and lover Tom, and our daughter Brooke. Together, we are here to guide you on this journey.

In this special episode, we’re sharing an exclusive training from The Better Love Club, our paid community, focusing on one of the most significant challenges couples face: communication.

Have you ever wanted to know how to truly share your thoughts and feelings without it turning into a fight? How can you ensure that your conversations bring you closer instead of pushing you apart?

Join us as we explore practical tips and heartfelt strategies for mastering the art of communication. We’ll dive into common communication pitfalls, like “lighting a match and running,” bossiness, and the “all-knowing wise one” approach, and provide insights on how to avoid these traps. We’ll also share ways to foster productive conversations and transform dreaded arguments into loving discussions.

Stay with us – what you're about to hear could be the key to unlocking a stronger and more loving relationship.

Timestamps:
04:18 Common Communication Pitfalls
05:58 Light a Match and Run
07:37 Bossy Forms of Communication
10:06 The All-Knowing Wise One
13:40 Never Say Anything
17:19 The Abuser Form of Communication
20:22 The Pleaser
29:27 The Art and Science of Communication
30:28 Simplifying Communication
31:43 Staying on Topic
32:45 Building Blocks of Communication
33:51 The Power of Questions
36:43 Tone of Voice and Facial Expressions
40:10 Owning Your Reactions
47:03 Super Tips for Effective Communication
54:16 Engaging Conversations
55:53 Final Thoughts and Resources
Resources Mentioned:

1. Better Love Club: Gain access to unlimited resources, engaging workshops, and a supportive community to enhance your relationship skills. Join the club today.
2. Work with Me: To find all the ways you can work with us, go here.
3. Relationship Conversation Cards: Enhance your communication and deepen your connection with our Relationship Conversation Cards. stacibartley.com/cards