“We Need to Talk” Can Sabotage the Talk

If your end goal is feeling understood or growing closer together, you might want to avoid the phrase “we need to talk.”

As a therapist and 50+-year-old, I’ve heard countless “we need to talk” stories. And unfortunately, I’ve seen too many of these well-intended moments go wrong. People wanted connection and to work through something but were met with defensiveness or even ghosted. (Click for full article)