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How do I bring up a complaint in a productive way?

Oct 10, 202221 min
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Episode description

When you bring something up (complaint) do the people in your life respond by being defensive?
You've likely tried the "I" statements - but there is a better way!

4 Steps of Complaining to strengthen the relationship

1.  Share my feelings and reasons
2. Use a transition phrase - see it from their point of view
3. Share their feelings and reasons
4.  Check-in

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