Think back to the last time that you were upset with your partner. How could you approach the situation using the NVC framework:
Practice Preparing for a Disagreement
Brainstorming effective talking points will help us have more positive experiences when sharing our concerns with our partners.
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These workbench exercises will help you to slow down and more fully examine the way you communicate boundaries with your partner. Learning about relationships is one thing, but here is where the real work begins.
Working Through Disagreements
What was the situation or cause for the disagreement?
How would you state your observations in an objective way?
How would you express your feelings with an “I” statement?
What underlying needs of yours can you identify from this situation?
How would you respectfully word a clear and specific request?
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