Everyone wants to feel loved, wanted, and appreciated in our relationships…yet we continually feel hurt or misunderstood instead. Speaking with the Heart explains how communication is a love letter. The best conversations start with connection and compassion before any word is uttered. What is needed? What will help? Learning the powerful approaches outlined in the book can transform relationships. The key to effective communication for couples, at all stages, is tied to one core area that we were never taught: how to connect. It’s in understanding the power of making a simple shift from needing to be heard to wanting to connect with your partner—with every conversation—that could redefine how we approach communication in all of our relationships. Speaking with the Heart covers: How to Cultivate Connection The Four Pillars of Communication The Four Most Important Questions to Ask Before Any Conversation The Five Love Languages Attachment Styles Play How to Stop a Fight Anxiety, Resistance, Fear and Trust The Three Most Difficult Conversations: Money Family Sex and Making Time