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Alison Answers #MissionAwake
The Power of Words: Building or Breaking Your Relationship Bridge
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Alison Lager LCSW, CASAC
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Episode 183
In this reflective solo episode, Alison Lager explores why the language we use with loved ones determines the strength—or slow unraveling—of our most important relationships. Through stories, science, and straight talk, Alison shows that connection is not built on attention or performance but on how we choose our words and listen for meaning. Challenging cultural trends of sarcasm, defensiveness, and emotional avoidance, she offers practical tools for fostering genuine understanding and true intimacy.
Key Highlights
- Why semantics and word choice change everything in relationships
- Breaking cycles of criticism, sarcasm, and misunderstanding
- The “why” trap: how asking the wrong questions leads to defensiveness
- Emotional sobriety and taking personal ownership of feelings
- Moving from blame and accusation to authentic, request-based communication
- Building reverence and admiration in partnership
- Dealing with defensiveness and miscommunication in modern dating
- The lifelong effects of the stories and words we share at home and in public
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Connect with Alison Lager
- Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounseling
- Website: LagerCounseling.com
- YouTube: Alison Answers
- Facebook: Alison Lager Lcsw Casac
- Book: “The Wake Up Call”
- Facebook Groups: Alison Answers Group | Women of Excellence
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Topics, Themes, and Tags
Topics:
- Semantics in relationships
- Emotional sobriety
- Vulnerability in connection
- Patterns of sarcasm and defensiveness
- Communication styles
- Romantic partnership dynamics
- Self-awareness in language
Themes:
- Language as a foundation of love
- Personal responsibility
- Healing through intentional communication
- Gender and relationship programming
- Admiration and reverence in marriage
Tags Categories:
#Communication #Relationships #Marriage #Semantics #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #Connection #Vulnerability #Love #Healing
