Ep. 342: Relationship Week: How to Have Hard Conversations

To mark the beginning of the holiday season, we are coming at you this week with 4 previously published episodes all about relationships! This time of year can be stressful, and building boundaries requires constant effort, and we hope this refresher course will help you stay on track with YOUR Best Life as we round out 2022.

A lot of living the Best Life means having open and honest communication with those around you, but sometimes those conversations are difficult AF. If you need to talk with your loved ones, friends, coworkers, or team about something that might be unpleasant, and you need to know where to begin… Start here. Jill has a framework to share that she developed through tons of hard conversations she had to have as she navigated her ex-husband’s infidelity.

The “nagging woman” stereotype [2:52]

When is the right time to have the hard conversation? [5:26]

What are your deal breakers vs. preferences? [6:06]

Understanding your own values [8:40]

Leave room for people to be themselves [11:05]

Having patience in your communication [12:36]

Stay curious and ask open questions [16:51]

Set the stage [20:44]

State your truth [23:55]

Stick it out [25:48]

Over time, these conversations get easier [30:17]

You don’t have to be a door mat, but you have to be clinical [31:41]

Communication needs practice [33:14]

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