Season 3, Episode 114: Therapist Jen (Communication)

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Season 3, Episode 114: Therapist Jen (Communication)

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Sep 25, 2020

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Today we answer these discussions and discuss relationship check-ins!1. I’ve heard the term 'mutual shutdown’. What is it, and how can I prevent it or reverse it?2. What do you do when you feel like you’re working harder at communication than your partner?

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Sep 25, 2020

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