Let's get practical. You know communication matters, but what does that actually look like in real life? It's not that complex - one of my biggest challenges when I was training crisis negotiators was stopping them from 'over thinking'. Here are some techniques that have helped countless men improve their relationships without feeling like they're walking on eggshells or losing themselves in the process. Active Listening: It's Not What You Think When most of us hear "active l

When your partner says "we need to communicate better," it's easy to feel like you're being blamed for something. But here's what I've learnt: effective communication isn't about being perfect with words or winning arguments. It's actually the foundation that keeps a relationship from falling apart when life gets complicated. Communication Is More Than Just Talking We often think communication means talking more, but that's only part of it. Real communication is about creatin

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I'm walking the Camino del Norte so I've created this weekly series on relationships for while I am in Spain. I hope you find it...

'm walking the Camino del Norte so I've created this weekly series on relationships for while I am in Spain. I hope you find it valuable....

I'm walking the Camino del Norte so I've created this weekly series on relationships for while I am in Spain. I hope you find it...

I'm walking the Camino del Norte so I've created this weekly series on relationships for while I am in Spain. I hope you find it...

I'm walking the Camino del Norte so I've created this weekly series on relationships for while I am in Spain. I hope you find it...

I'm walking the Camino del Norte so I've created this weekly series on relationships for while I am in Spain. I hope you find it...

I'm walking the Camino del Norte so I've created this weekly series on relationships for while I am in Spain. I hope you find it...

I'm walking the Camino del Norte so I've created this weekly series on relationships for while I am in Spain. I hope you find it...

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Please indulge me - I'm writing a book and trying out a few styles to see what 'sticks'. If you like this, please contact me and let me...

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