Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch Encore: Having Hard Conversations: How to Avoid Being Avoidant
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Feb 4, 2025 AI Snips
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Moving for Support
- Savannah and her husband moved back East, closer to family and friends, creating a vital support network.
- This move significantly reduced their stress and improved their communication, highlighting the importance of support in chronic illness.
Conversation Menu
- Create a "menu" of discussion topics to make difficult conversations less daunting.
- This approach adds an element of control and lightheartedness, facilitating open communication.
Expressing Needs
- Unvoiced needs hinder understanding in relationships.
- Savannah realized that expressing her needs, however difficult, is crucial for moving forward.