The Importance of Understanding Your Relationship

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I think where it really becomes a problem is when people are holding up their relationship as sort of the paradigm of a good relationship, then they're in a few waters. So there's not a taboo against the institution but certainly when you get divorced, everyone feel sorry for you. I think within, just within our society, we'll have very, very different standards. Like some people are like, you know, you stay together and you make it work no matter what. And that's what it is to be married. Some people are like: You know, if things aren't working out, you should,. you know, leave, you know?

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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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