Why Communication Is Important In A Relationship - Lyn Smith & Chelsey Liaga

Lyn explores the importance of effective communication in relationships with expert guest Chelsea Liaga, a couple's therapist.

They delve into the significance of positive communication to foster deep connections, understanding and intimacy. They discuss common issues, such as feeling unheard or misunderstood, and provide valuable insights and tips for improving our communication skills. They also touch on the impact of fight or flight responses, the role of self-worth in relationships, and the potential for healing and growth when there are toxic dynamics at play.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Effective communication is the key to deep connection, understanding, and fulfilment in a relationship. It is essential to everything we want in a healthy relationship, including better sex and more fun.
Both partners need to work on their communication skills, including paying attention by actively 'listening' and acknowledging the message, and avoiding minimising/ dismissing the other person's experience.
It is important to consider the timing of challenging conversations, and create a safe space for open honest communication. Start the conversation softly by sharing emotions, rather than criticising or finger-pointing.
Use the formula "I noticed, I feel, I need" to express concerns (without criticising). This formula helps to keep the conversation focused on the specific issue at hand and avoids attacking the other person's character.

BEST MOMENTS

"Communication is really like the door that gets you to all the things that you want in your relationship."

"A lot of times, neither of the two are very well taught, by parents, schools or society." 

"If you can keep a conversation on track in the first three minutes, then the odds are that it's going to end well." 

"I noticed you left your clothes on the floor last night. I feel frustrated when that happens because it makes me feel like you expect me to clean up after you. I need you to put your clothes in the dirty hamper."

ABOUT THE GUEST - Chelsey Liaga - Couple's Therapist

Chelsey Liaga is a passionate therapist, dedicated couple’s counsellor and mindfulness junkie. She helps individuals and couples that want to feel more satisfaction in their relationships but might not have the tools to do it alone.

Chelsey is on a mission to help couples create the marriage nobody taught them how to have.

Website - https://myfriendthetherapist.com/

ABOUT THE HOST

Lyn Smith – (The Queen of HEARTS) – Love, Dating & Relationship Expert

Lyn’s personal story is a very inspirational and harrowing one of how she went from having unhealthy and unfulfilling relationships with men (on the back of several serious traumatic sexual assaults in her teens) to now being in a soul fulfilling relationship which makes her feel alive, is full of passion and gives her inner peace.

She has a proven track record as a Love Solutions - Relationship Expert / Trainer / Inspirational Speaker and Best-Selling Author based upon her own vast personal research, experiential learning and training with the world’s leading industry experts.

Understanding the polarisation of masculine & feminine energy resulted in her creating massive attraction and a passionate, intimate, fulfilling relationship – that inspired her to design & present her own course programmes to share these break-through relationship techniques with women across the globe.

HEARTS Entwined is a world-class service based on care and understanding, which is committed to providing step-by-step high-value love, dating and relationship solutions.

Lyn makes a difference by helping you make a difference; she has a vision of contributing back on a global scale – to create a lasting legacy of safety, dignity and opportunity for children and women who have survived rape, abuse and severe trauma as a result of war crimes and sex trafficking – through the setting up of worldwide – ‘you can heal your life’ centres.

Contact Method

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