It may sound counterintuitive, but there are ways to embrace criticism to create more love in your relationship. Listen to today’s show to learn how to navigate criticism and communication in a more productive, loving way.

In this episode with Dr. Warren Farrel we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

  • How to not be defensive when dealing with criticism
  • The importance of dedicated communication time with your partner each week
  • Why loving someone is an art and a discipline that does not just happen on it’s own
  • What to do if you feel your partner is not putting effort into the relationship
  • How to create and sustain a conflict free zone in your relationship
  • Using journaling to process your emotions before communicating with your partner
  • And much more!

Warren Farrell, PhD, has coached couples and psychologists in couples’ communication for the past 30 years. His Role Mate to Soul Mate book emanates from his popular course of the same title. Dr. Farrell has been chosen by the Financial Times of London as one of the world’s top 100 thought leaders. His books are published in 19 languages, and include The New York Times bestseller Why Men Are the Way They Are, international bestseller The Myth of Male Power, and 2018’s The Boy Crisis.. Dr. Farrell has been interviewed repeatedly by Oprah, Barbara Walters, Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson, and also by Peter Jennings, Katie Couric, and Charlie Rose. He has frequently written for and been featured in The New York Times and publications worldwide. Warren has two daughters and lives with his wife in Mill Valley, California, and virtually at warrenfarrell.com.

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