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#39: Why Communication Breaks Down in Long-Term Relationships — And How to Rebuild Connection
Why does connection and communication break down in long-term relationships, even when love is still there?
In this episode of Practicing Love, Shana James and Hannah Chapman explore the hidden dynamics that cause couples to talk past each other, shut down, or feel chronically misunderstood. Drawing from vulnerable relationship experiences and decades of coaching, this conversation illuminates how defensive communication forms, what matters more than "being right," and how to rebuild connection over time.
You'll learn:
Why long-term couples often repeat the same painful communication cycles…
The skinny
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