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5 Words You’re Saying That Make People Think You’re ATTACKING Them

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Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me!

Have you ever been in a conversation that went from calm to defensive in seconds, and you had no idea why?

Chances are, you used one of five danger words that instantly put people on edge. Most of us say them without even realizing it. But once you know what they are, you’ll start catching them everywhere… and you’ll be able to stop yourself before you make things worse.

In this episode, I break down:

The 5 most common words that escalate conflict
Why these words trigger defensiveness
What to say instead to keep the convo calm and constructive
How small shifts in word choice can restore, not ruin, relationships

If you want deeper friendships and fewer blowups, this one is a must-listen.

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Chapters

1. Intro: Why conversations escalate fast (00:00:00)

2. The #1 word that puts people on defense (00:00:30)

3. What to say instead of “why” (00:01:52)

4. The problem with word #2 (00:02:57)

5. How “I'm sorry, but…” kills an apology (00:03:59)

6. A better way to preface hard truths (00:04:40)

7. Word #3 (00:06:00)

8. Word #4: Avoiding this word in tough conversations (00:07:26)

9. What a real apology actually sounds like (00:09:11)

10. Word #5: The trap (00:10:58)

11. Final takeaway: How to de-escalate and restore friendships (00:11:42)

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