How do you bring up something that is bothering you without turning it into a fight?

In this episode of The Learning Love Podcast, Dr. Mark A. Hicks talks about how to have hard conversations in relationships without shutting down, blowing up, becoming sarcastic, or pretending everything is fine when it is not.

Most relationship conflicts do not begin because someone raises a concern. They begin because frustration has been building for too long and finally comes out sideways. A sharp comment. Silence. “Whatever.” “It’s fine.” A list of every past mistake.

This episode offers real, down-to-earth ways to talk about what is bothering you before resentment takes over.

Whether you are trying to communicate better with your spouse, partner, family member, friend, or coworker, this conversation will help you speak honestly witho ...