Turn Criticism Into Connection | Dr Jessica Higgins #678

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🗓️ 29 May 2024

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

In this conversation, Dr Jessica Higgins joins me as we discuss the topic of criticism in relationships.

We explore how criticism can be damaging -- but we also offer strategies for addressing it.

It is so, so important to slow the process down, get curious, and reveal the underlying needs and requests.

Learn more from Dr Higgins and get the free guide here - https://drjessicahiggins.com/shifting-criticism-for-connected-communication

Takeaways

Criticism in relationships can be damaging and erode the bond between partners.
Slowing down and getting curious can help address criticism and reveal underlying needs and requests.
Both partners need to take responsibility for their own reactions and work towards open communication and vulnerability.
Addressing criticism requires a balance between being considerate of the other person's feelings and maintaining a sense of self.

On the Xtended Version ...

In the XTD content, we also discuss the role of defensiveness and the need for both partners to take responsibility for their own reactions. The main takeaway from our conversation -- the importance of open communication and vulnerability in creating a healthy and connected relationship.

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0:00.0	Welcome back to the show.
0:03.0	It's the Sexy Marriage Radio and I'm assuming you are aware of this Pam, but we are just a couple of weeks
0:09.8	away from the getaway.
0:12.0	Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. It's going to be a great one.
0:15.0	It should be a fantastic time. If history is any sign of what to expect, this is a highlight all the time for our year for me. I love the
0:28.0	opportunity to have a bunch of couples coming in and where they truly do get away.
0:35.0	Yeah, face-to-face interactions.
0:38.0	It's a great time to be together.
0:39.6	So much fun, so much fun.
0:41.0	And so for those of you that aren't coming to the getaway,
0:43.6	thanks for coming to the show. And being a part of the each and every week that
0:47.1	you take some time out to hang with us. We love that fact and we also love when you
0:50.9	let us know what's on your mind what kind of conversations
0:55.1	questions topics you'd like us to cover so we'd love to hear from you two on
0:59.0	14 702 9 565 or feedback at sexy marriage radio.com because you guys help as the
1:06.7	nation frame where our shows go and we want to just continually have this relationship that enhances a connection.
1:16.4	It's kind of what we're talking about a little bit of a tease of today's episode,
1:20.0	but I also am a fan of, I'm on a bunch of different newsletter lists that I get
1:24.8	writings from people on Sundays where they have a weekly newsletter or Mondays and one
1:29.9	from Mark Manson came out this week on Monday that said,
1:35.0	Speak as if you know what you're talking about.
1:37.7	Listen as if you don't.
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