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Webinar - “Ouch! You’re Stepping on My Air Hose!”

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Webinar - “Ouch! You’re Stepping on My Air Hose!”

Have you ever had a conflict or argument with your spouse when suddenly the issue didn’t seem to be the real issue, and the spirit of your spouse visibly deflated?

Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D.

Author, Speaker, Pastor

Questions to Consider

How can recognizing when you've stepped on your spouse's air hose change the way you communicate?
What steps can you take if your partner doesn't initially respond well to the air hose metaphor?
Can the air hose analogy help even if one partner is less committed to change?
How does understanding the need for love and respect differently impact your approach to resolving conflicts?

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