Let's Straighten It Out [ 2025 ]

Own your part. Use "I" statements. Instead of saying, "You made me feel ignored," try, "I felt a bit disconnected after our last talk, and I wanted to check in."

Check your "why." Are you trying to prove you’re right, or are you trying to fix the bond? If it's the former, wait. If it's the latter, proceed. Let's Straighten It Out

Listen for the "underneath." Often, the thing we are arguing about isn't the real issue. Listen for the feelings behind the facts. The Relief of Clarity Own your part