Sandra Clem Counseling Services

02/01/2026

These aren’t just “nice-to-have” rules, they’re the foundation for emotional safety, trust, and long-term connection.

✅ Honesty should be met with care, not punishment
✅ Conflict should lead to repair, not silence
✅ Communication should create closeness, not distance

Want a secure relationship?
These rules aren’t optional.
They’re how you protect what matters most.

01/29/2026

So good

01/29/2026

Also good for grown ups to apply to ourselves

01/29/2026

01/17/2026

01/17/2026

Most couples wait until they're already heated to figure out what to say.

By then, it's too late. These phrases work because they create safety before conflict escalates.

They signal to your partner that you're listening, that their feelings matter, and that you're solving this together.

You don't need to memorize them. Just notice how different they feel from how most people communicate during tension.

Like this if you're trying to fight less and follow for more on building a secure relationship.

01/11/2026

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

Well said, Mr. Rogers!

01/08/2026