Effective Communication in Relationships

• Define security: CRAVES
• Know and use each other's love languages (T, QT, AS, G, WA)
• Don't project the past on the present
• Don't mind-read (ass-u-me) and communicate
• They should know what I want
• l know what they want
• Avoid jumping to conclusions without the facts
• Don't over personalize Develop self / inner validation
• Nurture your other significant relationships and roles
• Challenge distress intolerant thoughts
• I can't stand it if we break up
• View differences and challenges as opportunities

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

04:56 Secure Attachments

08:59 Assuming

13:11 Why Developing Self-Esteem is Important

14:14 Nurture your other roles and relationships

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