Stop Using Middlemen: Why Talking Directly Matters

When conflict happens, it’s so easy to complain to a friend or send a third party to smooth things over. But indirect communication often magnifies misunderstandings and destroys trust. In this segment of chapter 9 of Changing Normal, we look at how two women restored their relationship after years of silence, simply by having the courage to talk directly with one another. NOTE: As I’ve said in previous videos, if you think you might be in an unsafe relationship, instead of going on your own to talk directly with them, seek help to determine next steps. Subscribe for the "Changing Normal Journey" / 订阅频道:    / @jolenekinser   Chapter 9 Video Series: “Initiating Conversations” Part 1: Scared to Address Conflict? How to Take the First Step (   • Scared to Address Conflict? How to Take th...  ) Part 2: Before You Have "The Talk": Pray This First (   • Before You Have "The Talk": Pray This Firs...  ) Part 3: Stop Using Middlemen: Why Talking Directly Matters (You are here) Part 4: How to Talk About Hurt Feelings Without Starting an Argument (Coming soon) Part 5: How to Talk to Difficult Family Members (And Teens) (Coming soon) Part 6: How to Stop Argument Loops & Time Hard Conversations (Coming soon) Part 7: What if They Reject Your Apology or Refuse to Change? (Coming soon) Resources & Links / 资源与链接: Website: https://jolenekinser.com/ 📚 Book Links | 《和好如初》 / Changing Normal English Edition: Changing Normal Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1950058085 繁体中文 Traditional Chinese: 《和好如初》 平装书 Paperback Amazon: https://a.co/d/05O5Zuee 电子书 E-book Inspirata Books 恩道电子书: https://ebook.endao.co/en/book/2278 WeDevote 微读书城: https://wdbook.com/dp/80584714977281 简体中文 Simplified Chinese: 《和好如初》 电子书 E-book Inspirata Books 恩道电子书: https://ebook.endao.co/en/book/2164 WeDevote 微读书城: https://wdbook.com/dp/77328521846785 Reading Apps 阅读App Inspirata Books: https://ebook.endao.co/en/app-download WeDevote: https://wdbook.com/web Connect with Jolene / 与我联系: Facebook:   / jkinser   Instagram: @jolenekinser LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jolene-kinser-phd-1309a2255 #ChangingNormal #BiblicalPeacemaking #ConflictResolution #KingdomCulture #directcommunication #reconciliation #和好如初 #关系和睦