Hello, everyone. I’m Roslyn, a codependency recovery specialist. Today’s topic is how to have difficult conversations, something we’re certainly not taught in school or anywhere else. Whether it’s with a romantic partner, at work, or within your family, it is possible to engage in challenging discussions in a more manageable way. You can approach these conversations with emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and poise.
The first step is to write down what you want to say. If possible, set it aside for a while, whether that’s overnight or for a few hours. If you have a trusted person in your life, ask them to review it with you. Codependents often tend to say too much, so a second trusted opinion can be helpful. Read what you’ve written as many times as needed to familiarize yourself with it.
When delivering the message, ensure you have support on both sides. Have someone you can call for a debrief if the conversation doesn’t go as well as you’d hoped. It’s okay if it doesn’t. Retreat to your own safe space and practice self-care. Remember, you can reach out to me for a 20-minute free chat.
I use this method with my clients repeatedly. They often call me and ask, “How do I reconnect with this person?” Remember, we are learning to relate and communicate consciously in a different way, without the filters of codependency. It’s a new way of approaching things. I hope this helps, and thank you.
