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This episode is hosted by psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin. Now let's get into the episode.

Okay. You've likely heard that communication is the key to any good relationship.

But not all communication is created equal.

There are healthy ways to communicate and some not so healthy ways to communicate.

Good communication skills aren't something that you either have or you don't. These skills need to be constantly sharpened and there's always room for improvement. After all, you might

communicate well about topics that you're comfortable talking about, but maybe when you're in a bad

mood,

your healthy communication skills go out the window. Or there are likely certain topics you can

discuss easily and other topics you just can't talk about without feeling like you're going

to blow up or feeling like you need to run away. The things you talk about, the subjects you

avoid, and the way you express yourself reveal a lot about you and the health of your relationship.

Becoming a better communicator can greatly improve your relationships and your overall well-being.

So today we're taking a close look at the communication mistakes most couples make.

And here to help us do that is Dr. Jen

Mann. She's a licensed marriage and family therapist who's known for being the host of VH1's

longstanding hit show Couples Therapy. She's also the author of several best-selling books,

including The Relationship Fix, Dr. Jen's Guide to Improving Communication, Connection, and Intimacy. Some of the things fix, Dr. Jen's guide to improving communication, connection,

and intimacy. Some of the things she talks about are why couples actually get divorced,

how to know when to get professional help, and the steps you can take to improve your

communication. Make sure to stick around until the end of the episode for the therapist

take. It's the part of the show where I'll break down Dr. Jen's strategies and talk about how you can apply them to your own life. So here's Dr. Jen man on how to avoid the most common communication mistakes most couples make. Dr. Jen, welcome to the very well-mind podcast. Thank you so much for having me. Excited to be here.

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