#25 - A Relationship Can Change Overnight (For Better or For Worse)

Emil speaks to Lisa. Lisa’s 16 year old step son recently moved in her her and her husband. It has dramatically changed her dynamic with her husband and she is looking for ways to communicate the may improve the situation.1)      Determine desired outcome2)      Identify expectations4 statements of conflict: criticisms, questions, declarations, commandsHow to avoid defensiveness in conversation:1)      Share feelings and reasons2)      Put yourself in the other’s shoes3)      Check inOnce there is understanding and connections, you can shift to, “so what should we do about it?”Register for Parent TacticsGet your own copy of  - You Can Turn Conflict into Closeness