Both women knew they were angry about their husbands’ interference, but neither could communicate about it effectively. Each was trying to balance keeping peace, supporting their husbands and taking care of themselves and their businesses. Each time women tried to discuss their own discomfort, their husbands would logically explain that they were only trying to help their wives.

During our sessions we uncovered hidden assumptions and discussed them. When each man discovered cause of their respective spouse’s feelings they was astonished to learn about negative effects of genuinely trying to help their wives.

Neither of men had thought much about how they were going to find a meaningful way to fill their time after retirement, and simply picked up what was convenient—their wife’s business. As women learned to protect their own boundaries, a new conversation emerged. Each man needed to explore their own options for finding their own fulfilling activities.

**** For More Secrets for Turning Difficult Conversations Into Amazing Opportunities for Cooperation and Success go to www.DareToSayIt.com or email laurie@laurieweiss.com

Laurie Weiss, Ph.D., Master Certified Coach, is an internationally known relationship coach, management consultant, psychotherapist, speaker and author. For over thirty years she has helped clients have important conversations that create strong personal and working relationships. To schedule a consultation or speaking engagement call Laurie at 303-794-5379, email her at laurie@laurieweiss.com, or visit her on web at www.DareToSayIt.com.

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