Episode 16: Effectively Communicating Your Desires and Needs to Your Partner

Summary

In this episode, host Lou Hargrove discusses the importance of communicating desires and pleasures with your partner. Lou emphasizes the need to first understand and articulate your own desires before expecting others to fulfill them. The conversation explores the thin line between assertion and aggression in communication and the importance of creating a safe space for open dialogue. Building intimacy and trust, having hard conversations, and using 'I' statements and feedback are also discussed. The episode concludes with the reminder to recognize when something needs to change and the importance of understanding your own pleasures and desires.

Takeaways

Before communicating desires, it is crucial to know and articulate your own desires and pleasures.
Communication should be assertive, not aggressive, in order to maintain a healthy relationship.
Creating a safe space for open communication is essential for building intimacy and trust.
Using 'I' statements and giving feedback can enhance communication and understanding in a relationship.
Recognizing when something needs to change and understanding your own pleasures and desires are important for personal growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Communicating Desires and Pleasures
00:56 Knowing Your Desires and Pleasures
03:19 Communication: Assertion vs Aggression
04:41 Creating a Safe Space for Communication
06:35 Building Intimacy and Trust
08:02 Having Hard Conversations
10:13 Using 'I' Statements and Giving Feedback
11:33 Recognizing When Something Needs to Change
12:24 Understanding Your Pleasures and Desires
12:54 Conclusion

 

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