61: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Your Partner

We love our people, but here’s the thing: conflict is inevitable. That’s because people see and experience the world differently. And that’s okay! In fact, it’s normal! But have you ever noticed the hard conversations you have with your partner can go from 0 to 60 on the emotional rollercoaster, more than any other relationship can? Why is that? And how can we navigate those conversations while respecting our partner’s feelings—and our own? Emily breaks down how to spot when you’re about to spiral into a heated moment, different patterns of conflict you may use to fight, and how to know when it’s time to agree to disagree, or even take a few minutes to cool off from a hot topic. It’s thorny, it’s hard, but finding your way through a hard conversation happens through a bit of love, respect, humility—and a whole lot of listening. Thanks to our episode sponsors! STORYWORTH | A meaningful gift Mom will cherish for years to come! Save $10 on your first purchase at https://storyworth.com/simplified    GREEN CHEF | The #1 meal kit for eating well! Get $130 off (plus free shipping!) with code simplified130 at https://greenchef.com/simplified130   BETTERHELP | Affordable, private online therapy — anytime, anywhere. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified * * * GET AD-FREE LISTENING + EARLY ACCESS TO NEW EPISODES https://apple.co/3ICMUmk  * * * SHOW NOTES emilyley.com/podcast * * * PRE-ORDER EMILY’S KIDS BOOK! You’re Always Enough: And More Than I Hoped For * * * SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube * * * LET’S BE FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Emily Ley: Instagram | Facebook