Softening when the argument starts

di Ryan Holloway (Autore)

epubli, 2026

You feel it rising — that familiar tightness in your chest when a simple discussion turns sharp. The words come out before you can catch them, and suddenly you're not talking about the problem anymore. You're defending yourself. This book meets you in that moment — the moment before blame lands, when there's still a chance to choose something else. Disagreements in close relationships often feel like a threat. Our nervous system reacts as if we're under attack, and criticism becomes a weapon — even when we don't mean it that way. This is not a guide to avoiding conflict. It's an exploration of what happens when we learn to stay present in the heat of a disagreement, without shutting down or lashing out. You'll recognize the patterns: the deflection, the silence, the urge to prove you're right. And you'll begin to understand what drives them. Repair is not about finding the perfect words. It's about returning to each other after the rupture, even when it's uncomfortable. This book walks alongside you through that process — not with techniques or scripts, but with a gentle invitation to notice your own edges. When you can feel the criticism forming, you have a choice. And that choice is where connection begins.

• Autore: Ryan Holloway
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: epubli
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9783565587056