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Couch Talks: Oh, I'm Curious What You Meant By That...

Jan 31, 2024
14:10
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In this bonus episode, Kat gives advice on how to address hurtful and passive-aggressive comments from friends and co-workers. She emphasizes the importance of effective communication and offers practical strategies to navigate conversations. The podcast also explores the power of curiosity and suggests taking time to gather information before reacting. Additionally, Kat discusses how to respond to negative comments in a conversation and provides tips for strengthening relationships through communication and feedback.
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Quick takeaways

  • Address insensitive comments by seeking clarity and understanding the friend's intentions.
  • Take small steps in addressing conflicts by seeking clarification for specific remarks and holding the friend accountable without immediately expressing your own feelings.

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Addressing Conflict in Friendship

In this episode of Couch Talks on Uni Therapy Podcast, the host, Kat, discusses how to handle a friendship that is causing discomfort. The listener describes a friend who makes insensitive comments and fails to celebrate their achievements. Kat suggests addressing these comments by seeking clarity in the moment, asking for an explanation to understand the friend's intentions. By doing so, the listener allows the friend to take responsibility for their remarks and offers an opportunity for the friend to apologize or clarify their statements. This approach empowers the listener to assert their feelings and evaluate the future of the friendship based on the friend's response.

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