Episode 225: Just Because You're Angry Doesn't Mean It's Time to Talk

You're angry. And you need to talk about it. Right now.

Because if you don't say what needs to be said in this exact moment, you might never say it at all.

So you let the anger lead.

You raise your voice. You say things you wish you hadn't. And instead of being heard, you end up arguing about how you're arguing.

Sound familiar?

In this episode of The Loving Truth Podcast, we're talking about what NOT to do when you're having an important conversation with your spouse, particularly when you're angry, frustrated or emotionally triggered.

Because here's the thing:

You can be right about what you're feeling and still be wrong about how you're communicating it.

Anger might give you the courage to finally speak up about something that's been bothering you for years. But that doesn't mean it gives you the ability to communicate it well.

And when you yell, your partner doesn't hear you more. They actually hear you less.

So how do you address what's bothering you without allowing your emotions to hijack the conversation? And how do you know when it's time to speak up versus when it's better to step away?

In This Episode, You'll Learn: