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Episode 2915:

Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how collaborative communication can transform romantic relationships by fostering empathy, shared understanding, and emotional safety. She breaks down practical tools, like attuned listening, separating past triggers from present conflicts, and repairing after ruptures, that help couples feel truly known and supported. Learning to communicate with vulnerability and calm creates a stronger, more resilient bond built on trust and teamwork.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/want-a-better-relationship-work-on-collaborative-communication/

Quotes to ponder:

"Collaborative communication does not just refer to the words that come out of our mouths. Rather, it encompasses all the intricate ways we communicate through tone, expression, body signals, etc."

"Communicating collaboratively means taking actions that draw our partner out and trying to understand an interaction from their perspective."

"Our communication will always (and pretty much only) go more smoothly when we learn tools to calm down within ourselves."