Zeni Perez’s Reviews > I Want This to Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in the Modern Age > Status Update

Clarity, apology, & plan to fix an issue. A true apology has responsibility, remorse, reflection, repair, & request. You have to make the other person feel heard to know what to apologize for- what hurt them

Regulate your nervous system or else a constructive conversation can’t happen

Instead of criticizing, state your needs. Take responsibility, self-soothe, & heal past hurts. Hurtful convos come up when you’re disconnected, holding onto something, stressed, aren’t curious, or under the influence.

Be open & receptive to your partner. Assuming their feelings or thoughts creates disconnection

Appreciation is celebrating your partner & yourself

We love boundaries

Boundaries help couples from fusing together where one person is compensating and the other doesn’t realize how much they’re taking