Enneagram and Marriage · Christa Hardin, MA

How to Express Your Needs Without Starting a Fight w/Michelle Purta (2-5 Pairing)

·52 min·4 clips
Michelle discovered she was the common denominator in all her failed relationships, sparking a journey to change her communication.
Host Christa Hardin interviews marriage coach Michelle Perta about using nonviolent communication to express needs without starting fights in relationships. They discuss the PEACE method, Enneagram types, and practical tips for improving marital communication through self-awareness and intentional connection.

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A calm script for slowing down before irritation turns into accusation.

The episode takes a garage-door annoyance and lets it reveal something bigger: how fast a small letdown can turn into a feeling of being unseen, unsupported, or alone.

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Why you'd press play

When a small hurt starts turning into a big marriage story, press play.

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