So there you are, having what you think is a non-controversial conversation with your spouse, when suddenly all you know what breaks lose. You can no longer think straight and all of your good intentions to stay on topic, be open to listening, and remain calm have gone out the window. What just happened? Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Life Coach Linda Carroll explains why having good communication skills sometimes isn’t enough.

If you want to break the cycle of arguments and unproductive conversations, Lesli can help. Please share this surprising show with your connections on Facebook and Instagram.