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Episode 33: My Partner Says They're Unhappy. Now What?
When your significant other says, “I’m unhappy,” it can feel like a gut punch. In this episode, I break down exactly how to respond—without panicking, dismissing, or scrambling. Learn the three-step framework: take it seriously, get curious and listen, then create a real plan of action together.
What You’ll Learn
Why “panic or brush-off” responses make things worse
The mindset shift: unhappy ≠ out; unhappy = asking for change
How to listen without defending, explaining, or justifying
Three curiosity questions that open the conversation
How to move from promises to a concrete, shared plan
Why…
The skinny
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