Political and social issues can be lightening rods for conflict in couples whose opinions differ. Long-standing patterns in our relationships come to a head in these arguments. If you listen closely to a screaming couple, you will hear feelings around respect, recognition, control, trust, care, and power. Too often, clashing couples focus only on the surface. That can leave us feeling that, not only are we living in a world that’s gone mad, we’re living with a person we no longer recognize. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to get beyond the content of the argument, to improve our overall communication. I’ll be discussing this month’s newsletter on clashing with your partner around values. Letters from Esther Perel is a monthly newsletter and free workshop series created to help you deepen your connections through reflection and action. Sign up for the series here: http://bitly.com/lettersfromesther