The Importance of Having a Loved Partner

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I think the wedding also just makes it that much bigger because you've brought everyone, you know, together. So there's something about leaving a marriage and not being it anymore that feels like a weight off your shoulders. There's freedom and there's possibility and you don't have to deal with this thing anymore. I'd say every marriage that doesn't end in divorce has some difficulty in it.

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Why is most communication advice so fluffy? How can we actually communicate better? Why do we sometimes fail to say what we mean or what needs to be said? What counts as "nonviolent" communication? To what extent is avoidance of conflict and confrontation a result of agreeableness versus cowardice? What aspects of divorce aren't talked about enough?

Misha Glouberman helps people communicate and connect better. He teaches a course called How to Talk to People About Things, online and in person, that helps people get better outcomes in their most important conversations at work and at home. He is an expert facilitator and designer of online and in-person events. He hosts the Trampoline Hall Lectures in Toronto, and is the co-author, with Sheila Heti, of The Chairs Are Where The People Go. He does lots of online events, so join his email list to learn more about them.

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