No More Perfect Podcast with Jill Savage

Safe Conversations with Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen Hunt | Episode 241

Jill Savage

Have you ever had a conversation where it seemed like you and the other person kept misunderstanding one another? At some point, it may have even felt like you were speaking two different languages. This is a challenge that pops up in many marriages—after all, there’s a reason why people say men and women could be from different planets!

Teaching others how to have safe conversations is a passion of ours, as this skill has played a big role in taking our marriage to the next level. You may have heard us teach about this topic if you’ve done coaching with us or attended one of our No More Perfect Marriages Seminars. Today, we’re honored to speak with two professionals whose work has significantly shaped the way couples everywhere approach healthy dialogue.

Harville Hendrix, Ph.D, and Helen Hunt, Ph.D., are the creators of Safe Conversations®, a training institute focused on relational intervention. They are the co-authors of three New York Times bestsellers, including Getting the Love You Want, which has sold over four million copies. Married for over 40 years, they have six children and seven grandchildren, and they split their time between Dallas and New York City.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • Why it’s important to listen more than we speak
  • The elements of a safe conversation
  • Two things you can try during your next “negative” conversation
  • And more!

We are thrilled to have gotten the opportunity to sit down with the two people who laid the groundwork for our understanding of safe conversations!

Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: jillsavage.org/hendrix-hunt-241

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