How to Bring Up Challenging Conversations Without Triggering an Argument or Defensiveness: Episode 121

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you bring up a</span> <strong>challenging/hard conversation</strong><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, does it tend to trigger defensiveness and lead to an</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">unintended argument</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You could have every intention of just trying to share how you feel and get to a positive solution, and STILL have it lead to a</span> <strong>massive misunderstanding</strong><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You're not alone if this tends to happen in your relationship.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, you’ll hear:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ways to initiate the challenging topic so that it doesn't spark into an argument</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to handle times your partner gets defensive</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5 simple things you can do so that challenging topics end up strengthening your relationship, instead of creating unnecessary tension</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources For Your Relationship:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pre-order our newest book,</span> <a href="http://theargumenthangover.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The Argument Hangover</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, that hits shelves Feb 2nd, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts (like the mini course and a 90 minute training)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’re The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/Meet_TheFreemans/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">DM on Instagram</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span> <span sty