This interview CHANGED OUR LIVES and our relationships because it turns out… we might be a little toxic (yep, that means you too). So let’s talk about it with Emmalee Bierly, LMFT and Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT of Shrink Chicks. We’re unpacking and working through a whole lot, including:

What it actually means to be “toxic”
Common ways that we're toxic but might not realize it
Anti-relational and dysfunctional behaviors
Expecting your partner to KNOW what you need
Feeling like your “better” at relationships than your partner
What if your partner "shuts down" during fights or discussions
Exit language during a fight and what to say instead
Taking accountability aka “what part do I play in this?”
When you secretly love feeling like the victim

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