How To Give Constructive Criticism To Your Partner Without Offending Them | Tom Bilyeu & Lisa Bilyeu

Relationship Theory

When you or your partner set goals, support and encourage each other. When either of you behave in a way that is less desirable and not obvious, do you let it go or speak up? In real meaningful relationships, having difficult conversations are unavoidable and necessary. If you and your partner have built trust into your foundation then needing to say hard things to your partner can be a little easier (though still uncomfortable) and better received (though it may sting). Tom and Lisa emphasize the importance of why trust is desperately needed in the relationship to deliver feedback that is difficult or negative. Also, the value of conversations ahead of time sets the flow and expectation you have for each other. So, if you’ve found yourself in this situation lately or it hasn’t happened yet, Tom and Lisa are breaking down everything you need to have the best relationship and the best outcome possible when the truth is a must and feelings are on the line. Relationship Theory with Tom and Lisa Bilyeu encourages healthy, loving, life long relationships. Whether you are fresh out of your last relationship, on a break, taking time to heal from a breakup, or looking for ways to strengthen the romance and bond in your current relationship, Tom and Lisa are sharing their 20 years of experience. They’re taking questions and giving relationship advice that will enhance all of your relationships. SHOW NOTES: Trust | Tom on why difficult feedback has to come from love and trust in a relationship [0:40] Blind Spots | Why you both need to crave seeing what you’re blind to and trust each other [2:54] Buy In | Lisa explains why your partner needs to buy into wanting to hear hard truths [4:22] Accountable | Why waiting for your partner to complain first is more effective [5:23] QUOTES: “You have to covet hearing the hard things, and ironically, it's almost always harder to say the hard things than it is to hear it because you know how you're going to make the other person feel.” Tom Bilyeu [1:29] “When you tell me something that's a shortcoming, I trust you that you're saying it for my own good.” Lisa Bilyeu [10:11]