💞 Stronger Together – Relationship Skills for Lasting Partnerships *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

2.27 – Avoiding Interruptions and Defensive Reactions: True listening cannot happen when interruptions fill the space. Cutting someone off sends the message that your words matter more than theirs. Avoiding interruption takes patience and discipline, allowing full expression before responding. Defensive reactions often come from feeling attacked, but they block empathy and progress. Learning to breathe through discomfort keeps communication balanced. When both partners stay open rather than reactive, understanding deepens. Conversations become opportunities for connection instead of competition. Respectful silence before replying shows emotional control and maturity. It allows truth to surface without distortion or fear.

About this course

Guidance and strategies to help couples build trust, communicate effectively, and strengthen their partnership for long-term success.

This course includes:
  • Communication and conflict resolution practice activities
  • Trust-building and intimacy exercises
  • Partnership goal-setting templates and tools

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