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The Five-Step Word Picture: How Conversations Get Off Track, And How to Get Them Back On Track - Part 2
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In part 2 Emerson continues to explore how conversations can spiral into emotional conflicts, but how couples can learn practical steps to keep on track. Using the "whiteboard" metaphor, he looks at why couples derail into fights over simple issues like budgeting, parenting, or intimacy, and offers a five-step approach to reset and rebuild connection. Perfect for couples seeking to navigate disagreements with love, respect, and mutual understanding.
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Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D.
Author, Speaker, Pastor
Questions to Consider
- How often do you notice your conversations veering off-topic into emotional territory, and what’s one step you can take to keep the issue the issue?
- When have you felt your "air hose" being stepped on in a disagreement, and how could a timeout have changed the outcome?
- What’s one issue in your relationship where you’ve knocked over the "whiteboard," and how might you reset it with your spouse?
- How can applying love and respect, even in conflict, transform your approach to resolving everyday disputes?
