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The other day, my kids were on a mission to download some new game on their tablets. You’d think it was the only thing that mattered in the world.
“Did you approve it, Mom? Did you check yet? Did you? Did you?”

And as my brain started to fry from the 14th time they asked, I had this moment:
​I do the exact same thing in my marriage.

When something feels unresolved or emotionally unfinished, it becomes this open tab in my mind. I can’t close it until it’s addressed.
So I start circling back…
I ask again…
I remind…
And yeah—sometimes I end up sounding naggy.
Not because I want to.
Because I care. Because I need that connection. Because I’m tired of holding it all alone.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one trying to communicate in your relationship…
If you’ve ever started a sentence with “We need to talk,” and been met with silence, shutdown, or total deflection…
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re too much or too emotional or just tired of doing it all—

I recorded something for you.

🎙️ This week’s episode is called:
​“How to Get Your Partner to Communicate (Without Nagging or Resentment)”​
👉 Listen here now​

I’m not giving you a script to force your partner to change.
But I am giving you the mindset and tools to invite them into something better:
a safer space, a deeper connection, a relationship that feels like home again.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why communication breaks down (and what’s actually behind the shutdown)
• How your “nagging” is likely just exhaustion in disguise
• What to say when you’re tired of repeating yourself
• And how to shift the energy in your relationship—without losing your voice

If you’ve ever felt like the frumpy, grumpy lady chasing your partner around with reminders, check-ins, or emotional post-its...
There’s another way.
And I promise you: it doesn’t mean doing less. It means doing it differently.

Let’s change the tone. Let’s invite better.
And let’s build relationships where emotional safety isn’t a luxury—it’s the standard.

💬 Ready to go deeper?
Grab my free Communication Scripts to help start the convos you’ve been craving:
👉 Download the guide here​
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Stop Nagging, Start Connecti... Jun 3 · Better Relationships Aft... 19:50   ​

PS: This summer is the perfect time to get support, clarity, and momentum in your relationship and personal growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck in communication patterns, navigating the mental load, or craving more connection in your marriage, coaching with me is a space to unpack, rebuild, and move forward with confidence. I’m opening a limited number of spots for summer coaching clients, and I’d love to talk with you about what that could look like for your life and partnership. If you’ve been curious, let’s start the conversation. Fill out a quick application here and I’ll follow up so we can explore if this is the right fit and what kind of transformation we can create together.

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Fun Fact:​
When we feel emotionally safe, our brain activates the prefrontal cortex, the part responsible for empathy, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.
But when we feel threatened, criticized, or nagged (even unintentionally), the brain shifts into fight-or-flight mode, activating the amygdala. That shuts down communication and fuels defensiveness.

👉 Translation: Your partner literally can’t hear you clearly when they feel emotionally unsafe.

That’s why soft starts, curiosity, and invitations work better than pressure. You’re helping their brain stay open instead of shut down.

Rooting for youuuuuu!

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Chelsea Skaggs Founder, Postpartum Together

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