That's Not What I Said

Dr. Katrina wood on... Trigger words: The deterioration of relationship communication often begins with two simple words: why And you. A listeners historical pain and shame trigger immediate anger as a defense Vulnerability: being vulnerable is risky. It is also courageous. Unveiling your true self provides a means of being deeply connected. ghosts: make a conscious and sustained effort to leave behind styles of communication from childhood. They limit your ability to share what you truly feel and think in the present. abuse: most people have come to expect Verbal and emotional abuse and therefore tolerate it. Such abuse is hurtful and leads to disconnection and pain in isolation. The sexes: understanding some fundamental differences between men and women goes a long way towards improving communication and behavior in relationships. relationships: each person in a relationship has a responsibility to work toward identifying and communicating thoughts and feelings in the moment..