The Power of Words: Building or Breaking Your Relationship Bridge

Send us a text 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 HighlightsWhy semantics and word choice change everything in relationshipsBreaking cycles of criticism, sarcasm, and misunderstandingThe “why” trap: how asking the wrong questions leads to defensivenessEmotional sobriety and taking personal ownership of feelingsMoving from blame and accusation to authentic, request-based communicationBuilding reverence and admiration in partnershipDealing with defensiveness and miscommunication in modern datingThe lifelong effects of the stories and words we share at home and in public --- Connect with Alison Lager Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacBook: “The Wake Up Call”Facebook Groups: Alison Answers Group | Women of Excellence --- Topics, Themes, and Tags Topics:Semantics in relationshipsEmotional sobrietyVulnerability in connectionPatterns of sarcasm and defensivenessCommunication stylesRomantic partnership dynamicsSelf-awareness in language Themes:Language as a foundation of lovePersonal responsibilityHealing through intentional communicationGender and relationship programmingAdmiration and reverence in marriage Tags Categories: #Communication #Relationships #Marriage #Semantics #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #Connection #Vulnerability #Love #Healing