Ep. 05: Fight Club - a podcast by Dilek Yucel & Alex Kain

The first rule of fight club is...don't talk about fight club. Well, Di & Alex discuss the importance of actually talking about how you both respond to differences and react to conflict.

Di discusses 10 tips and agreements for having a fair fight:

•Take time to reflect on your own feelings about the issue.
•Ask your partner if now is a good time to discuss the issue.
•No put downs, criticisms or statements of contempt.
•Use 'I' statements without blaming the other.
•No bringing up the past and focus on the present.
•If things get out of hand then acknowledge the stuckness and take some time out.
•Use the communication techniques of mirroring, reflective listening & checking in.
•Stay as calm as possible and do not raise your voice.
•Praise your partner and acknowledge that they are listening.
•Try and reach a resolution then put it into action...or...agree to disagree.

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