One effective approach is using ‘I’ statements, where individuals express their feelings, needs and perspectives without blaming or accusing the other person while engaging in tough conversations with your partner
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Key Highlights
- Having tough talks with your partner can be a hard nut to crack
- It is common to mistake communication for the art of effective speaking
- 3 relationship experts decode the art of initiating complex conversations pragmatically
Having tough talks with your partner can be a hard nut to crack. Chances are you might stumble upon a favourable path or be caught off guard by an unpredictable response. When 23-year-old Kausar Hameed (name anonymised) attempted to broach the topic of finances with his girlfriend, he recalls how he was met with erratic tantrums.