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In this episode, Dr. Tracy sits with her husband, Greg, to unpack the often-misconceived topic of assertive vs defensive communication styles. They answer real questions from the community about what it looks like to champion self-respect and a deeper understanding of your partner by lending practical steps to change the defensive patterns in our relationships and implementing assertive and authentic responses. In this episode, they discuss: Important examples of defensive and assertive responses How modelled communication styles from your personal history effects your present communication styles The effect that the words we use have on our inner narratives The ways that adequacy, shame, and self-worth play a part in our responses How self-respect is a key player in understanding defensiveness The key differences between the female and male experience in our responses How assertiveness creates space for your thoughts, feelings, needs, and your partner’s understanding This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp and HoneyLove.RESOURCES:Preorder my new book! You, Your Husband, and His MotherWant your questions answered on the show? Submit them here! Discover your relationship negative cycle with my free quiz: Take it hereReady to deepen your connection? Download my 100 QuestionsBuild better connection and feel close starting today. Join the 30 Days to Us ChallengeLINKS:Better Help: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRACYHoneyLove: Save 10% at honeylove.com/TRACYK12 Powered Schools: Learn more at k12.com/TRACYQuince Bedding: Luxury bedding. Free Shipping at quince.com/TRACYVionic Shoes: Use code TRACY for 15% off at https://www.vionicshoes.comMint Mobile: Just $15 a month with mintmobile.com/TRACYAirDoctorPro: Save $300 with code TRACY at https://airdoctorpro.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices