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How do you deal with a partner who shuts down during arguments?
Whenever we have a disagreement my partner completely shuts down, goes silent, and refuses to talk. This drives me crazy…
🏷 communication
32
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Is radical honesty a good idea in relationships?
I read about radical honesty where you say exactly what you think and feel at all times with no filter. Some people swea…
4
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How do you express emotions when you were raised not to show them?
I grew up in a household where emotions were not expressed and feelings were considered weakness. As an adult I have alm…
20
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How do you tell someone a difficult truth without destroying the relationship?
I need to tell a close friend something true that I know they do not want to hear. I have been avoiding it for months be…
31
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2
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How do you become a better listener in conversations?
I have been told by people I care about that I am not a good listener. I realize that when someone is talking I am often…
15
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How do you navigate small talk when you find it exhausting and pointless?
I hate small talk. I find chitchat about weather and weekend plans completely draining and meaningless. But I also under…
1
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How do you handle a teenager who has completely shut you out?
My 15 year old son used to talk to me about everything. Now he barely speaks to me, spends all his time in his room, and…
36
votes
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How do cultural differences affect romantic relationships?
I am in a relationship with someone from a very different cultural background. We love each other but we sometimes funda…
36
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How do you talk to your partner about sexual needs without feeling embarrassed?
I have needs and preferences in my sex life that I have never been able to express to my partner because I feel too emba…
22
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How do you set boundaries with someone you love without hurting them?
I need to set some boundaries with my partner around alone time and personal space but I am afraid they will think I don…
19
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How do you handle someone who constantly interrupts you?
There is a person in my life, a family member and also a colleague, who constantly interrupts me mid-sentence. I lose my…
40
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How do you read a room and adjust your behavior accordingly?
I sometimes say things that are funny to me but land badly in the room. Or I misjudge the energy of a situation and beha…
2
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How do you talk to someone about their mental health without offending them?
I am worried about a friend who seems really depressed but whenever I try to bring it up they shut me down or get defens…