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Communication
I-Statement
A sentence that names your own experience instead of accusing the other person.
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An I-statement turns 'You never listen' into 'I feel unheard when I'm interrupted.' It does not solve the conflict — but it makes the conflict workable.
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The Art of Asking for What You Want
Specificity is generosity. A practical guide to naming desire without losing your nerve.
The After-Talk: A Practical Guide
How to debrief after sex, conflict, or anything intense — without making it a performance review.
Negotiating Non-Monogamy: A First Conversation
A field guide to the conversation that actually starts the conversation.