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Own your part. Use "I" statements. Instead of saying, "You made me feel ignored," try, "I felt a bit disconnected after our last talk, and I wanted to check in."

Straightening things out requires a specific kind of courage. It’s the courage to be vulnerable before you know if the other person will meet you there. Here is how to approach it: Let's Straighten It Out

Listen for the "underneath." Often, the thing we are arguing about isn't the real issue. Listen for the feelings behind the facts. The Relief of Clarity Own your part

When we avoid addressing a conflict, we think we are keeping the peace. In reality, we are just trading external harmony for internal resentment. Those small "kinks" in a relationship—the things we choose not to mention—eventually become the lens through which we see the other person. Straightening it out is the only way to see the truth again. How to Start the Conversation It’s the courage to be vulnerable before you