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32: Communicating with men (advice for women + everyone else)

Mar 13, 2024

In this podcast, the hosts share tips on communicating with men in relationships, including the importance of clear communication and understanding emotional needs. They provide examples of effective communication strategies and discuss the power of setting boundaries and making requests instead of demands. The episode aims to help women better communicate with men and improve relationship dynamics for everyone.

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Gil

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Quick takeaways

Clearly express your needs to avoid misunderstandings in relationships.

Assume good intentions while setting boundaries for productive discussions.

Deep self-awareness facilitates authentic expression of core needs in relationships.

Deep dives

Clear Communication in Relationships: Articulate Important Requests

In relationships, clear communication is vital. Expressing your needs explicitly can prevent misunderstandings. For instance, asking your partner to plan dates directly, rather than hinting at it, can lead to improved outcomes. It's crucial to convey important requests in a serious, sincere manner to ensure your partner understands the significance of your needs.

Introduction

2min

Effective Communication Tips for Women Talking to Men

4min

Effective Communication Strategies for Relationship Needs

5min

Navigating Nagging in Relationships

6min

The Power of Explicit Communication in Relationships

9min

Navigating Perspectives and Empathy in Relationships

2min

Effective Communication and Setting Boundaries in Relationships

23min

Effective Communication and Setting High Standards

3min

I’m back with my husband, Gil, to share some ideas about how to communicate with men.

(This is part 2 of the series we started in Episode 31, where we discussed communicating with women.)

In this episode, Gil and I share our best tips for communicating with men, and pull back the curtain of our marriage a bit, too. You’ll hear:

+ Why it never worked when I’d (emotionally) ask Gil to “take my side” - and what I now ask for instead.

+ A time when I got mad at Gil - and why it was actually pretty effective

+ Plus listen till the end for a simple thing that I do that earns me an astonishing amount of goodwill in my marriage :)

As I mentioned last time, I hesitated to make this episode. I don't always love making gender-based generalizations - but I also felt like this was a topic that could help a lot of people.

I hope it's helpful for you.

This episode is for you, if you're a woman who sometimes struggles to communicate with men.

This episode is for you, if you're a man who sometimes struggles to explain to women why their communication isn't working.

(And this episode is for you, if you are a person of any gender who wants to communicate better with anyone - but especially men!)

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Now We're Getting Somewhere

32: Communicating with men (advice for women + everyone else)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Clear Communication in Relationships: Articulate Important Requests

Recognizing Good Intentions and Setting Boundaries

Self-Understanding for Effective Communication

Importance of Personal Growth and Respecting Individual Needs

Balancing Expectations and Genuine Connection in Relationships

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