Stop being afraid of conflict: tell them what you really feel || resentment, emotional maturity, trust, communication

24/11/2025 24 min
Stop being afraid of conflict: tell them what you really feel || resentment, emotional maturity, trust, communication

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Send us a textIn this episode of Things We Say in Therapy we explore the power of giving and receiving the kind of “bad” feedback that feels uncomfortable but strengthens relationships. We unpack why honest communication matters, how avoiding it fuels resentment, and why emotionally mature connections can tolerate discomfort. You’ll learn how to give feedback with compassion, receive it without defensiveness, and recognise when feedback is being misused. We also explore projection, accountability, and how feedback reveals who is truly safe for deep connection. This episode is a guide to building relationships rooted in authenticity, growth, and meaningful dialogue—while avoiding the traps of over-criticism and conflict avoidance. New episodes every Monday; come back for some mental health and psychological insight, self-reflection and practical tools for improving your mental health. If you are struggling with your health, please don't go through it alone. View this:international mental health helpline directoryLinktree: https://linktr.ee/thingswesayintherapy YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thingswesayintherapypodcast?si=Q_9A2cnWL0ceLooMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thingswesayintherapypodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thingswesayintherapypod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7787IPLPtoQLeciDirI0b6?si=c6dc18f0a0b746b3 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/things-we-say-in-therapy/id1839858193 Listen on iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/294287262/ RSS Feed: https://thingswesayintherapy.buzzsprout.com Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thingswesayintherapySupport the showStay up to date with this show :) Instagram: @thingswesayintherapypodcast TikTok: @thingswesayintherapypod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thingswesayintherapypodcast?si=kHb247x-bAQikHe7 Follow along on all the Things We Say in Therapy socials! https://linktr.ee/thingswesayintherapy

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