Tips on How to Communicate With Your Partner

<p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wondering how to better communicate with your partner? In today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim talks specifically to couples and parents. She interviews Dr. Sarah Rattray, the founder and CEO of the Couples Communication Institute. Dr. Rattray is dedicated to helping couples achieve lasting closeness and intimacy through effective communication. She has over 30 years of private practice helping hundreds of struggling couples one on one and now her mission is to make her methods achievable to everyone. In this episode they discuss:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Foundations for Healthy Communication </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tips on How to Start a Conversation </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Finding What Your Partner Values</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Common Obstacles in Parenting </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Staying Solid as Couple When Parenting </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our favorite quote from the episode is</span> <strong>“when we understand each other and we let each other feel understood, we just feel so much more connected and we’re more motivated to work together. We can conquer the world when we feel close.”</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect with Dr. Sarah Rattray</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connect with Dr. Rattray on her</span> <a href= "https://couplescommunicationinstitute.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">website</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/DrSarahRattray/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahRattray"><span sty