260. What to Do When You Can’t Get Through to Them

<p>Do you have that person in your life who, no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get through to them or get them to listen or engage in a healthy conversation about issues you’re experiencing in the relationship? You try to say how you’re feeling, but they flip it back on you and say, “What about my feelings?!” You get sad, but they get even more sad that you’re upset and now you’re taking care of them instead of them taking care of you?! These are all signs of a common defense mechanism called deflection. Today, I’m going to teach you all about deflection and my steps for finally connecting. <br /> __________________________<br /> <br /> Full blog and show notes: <a href= "https://abbymedcalf.com/what-to-do-when-you-cant-get-through-to-them" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://abbymedcalf.com/what-to-do-when-you-cant-get-through-to-them</a><br /> <br /> Grab my FREE I Feel Formula: <a href= "https://abbymedcalf.com/i-feel-formula" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://abbymedcalf.com/i-feel-formula</a> <br /> ____________________________</p> <p>Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast</a> and <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives</a> where you’ll find every single episode.<br /> <br /> Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/book" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://abbymedcalf.com/book</a><br /> <br /> Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). <a href= "https://abbymedcalf.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://abbymedcalf.com</a><br /> <br /> For more quick tips, subscribe t