We Can Do Hard Things

Potholes & Productive Conflict in Relationships with Abby & Glennon

May 22, 2024

Relationship experts Abby and Glennon discuss fighting better, balancing individuation and connection in relationships, taking ownership of feelings vs. judging partner's behaviors. Topics include introvert-extrovert dynamics, productive conflicts, letting go of control, and understanding expressions like 'woof'.

59:01

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Glennon

Abby

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Quick takeaways

Address behaviors affecting you personally when confronting a friend.

Prioritize open communication & active listening in conflicts to foster a healthier relationship.

Set boundaries based on your values to maintain mental health in friendships.

Deep dives

Confronting a Friend on Their Behavior

Confronting a friend about behaviors you disagree with can be a challenging task, especially in your mid-20s. When addressing such issues, it's crucial to frame the conversation around how their behavior affects you personally. Express that certain actions trigger feelings or discomfort in you, and set boundaries based on your own values and well-being.

Dual Nature of Introverts and Extroverts

00:32

Different Perspectives Lead to a Wider Understanding

00:31

Expressing boundaries respectfully

00:25

The Essence of Relationships

00:32

Introduction

2min

Navigating Relationship Dynamics and the Self in Love

4min

Balancing Individuality and Partnership in Relationships

19min

Navigating Content, Travel Offers, and Relationship Conflict Resolution

4min

Navigating Conflict in Relationships

19min

Navigating Continuous Understanding in Relationships and the Challenge of Confrontation

5min

Navigating Complex Behaviors in Relationships

7min

Celebrating with Unique Expressions and Encouragement for Listeners

3min

312. Potholes & Productive Conflict in Relationships with Abby & Glennon

Abby and Glennon answer ALL of your relationship questions. We get into juicy topics like how to fight better, the balance of individuation and connection in relationships, and how to take ownership of your own feelings vs. judging your partner’s behaviors.

Discover:

-What introverts and extroverts have to learn from each other and how they can be in a relationship effectively;

-Abby and Glennon’s unbelievable golf cart fight and tips on how to have more productive conflicts;

-How to let go of the need to control someone else; and

-What Abby means when she says, “woof.”

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We Can Do Hard Things

Potholes & Productive Conflict in Relationships with Abby & Glennon

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Confronting a Friend on Their Behavior

Navigating Conflict with a Partner

Expressing Boundaries with Friends

Navigating Relationship Conflict

The Use of Personal Expressions in Communication

Dual Nature of Introverts and Extroverts

Different Perspectives Lead to a Wider Understanding

Expressing boundaries respectfully

The Essence of Relationships

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