Conversations from the Heart #118 - How to Talk About Your Partner’s Driving (Without Starting a Fight)
In this intimate coaching conversation, Colleen brings a familiar dilemma: her husband drives too fast for her nervous system to handle. She doesn’t want to control him, but she does want to feel safe. Together, we unpack how to name her limits without moralizing, how to invite collaboration instead of compliance, and how to speak from care rather than critique.
Key Takeaways for Listeners:
•Boundaries are not about controlling others. They’re about naming what you are or are not available for.
•To foster buy-in, shift from You’re wrong to This doesn’t work for my nervous system.
•Compassionate communication can include honest judgments, especially when they arise from fear and care.
•Sharing your vulnerabilities can diffuse tension and build understanding faster than logic or critique.
•Collaborative planning (in calm moments) is often more effective than reactive correction (in hot moments).
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