đď¸ Episode 48: How to Actually Encourage the Change Youâre Looking For
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Episode Summary:
Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle where your partner is snappy or distantâand your first instinct is to get defensive or snap right back? Youâre not alone. This episode dives into the quiet power of choosing repair over reactionâand why that shift can be the key to finally seeing change in your relationship.
It explores what to do when your partner is irritated or shut down, and how to respond in a way that lowers defensiveness, builds connection, and actually inspires different behavior.
Youâll learn:
Why reacting to hurt with hurt only deepens the disconnect
The mindset shift that softens even the toughest dynamic
How to shift your frustration instantly
What actually encourages your partner to change (hint: itâs not criticism)
This episode is for you if:
You donât feel like youâre treated kindly
You want your partner to change
Youâre tired of walking on eggshells
Youâre ready to stop reacting and start reconnecting
⨠Journal Prompt:
Think of a recent moment when your partner was reactive. What story did you tell yourself? What else mightâve been true for them in that moment?
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