Why Some Conversations Build Bridges—and Others Build Walls

This is an excerpt from a live Q&A I did, where I was talking about a client who was in a relationship with a woman (but not married).

He was frustrated that his words never seemed to get through.
And I told him—accusations shut people down, but observations open them up.

When you start with, “You always…” or “You never…”, the other person hears blame—and their defenses go up.

But when you say, “I noticed that…” and share what happens inside of you when it occurs, you’re not judging—you’re inviting understanding.

It’s the difference between putting someone on trial… and inviting them into a real conversation.

In Marriage in Bloom, I help couples and individuals replace blame with curiosity so they can talk about the hard things without tearing each other down.

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