Do you struggle to speak up in your marriage because you're afraid of rocking the boat, not knowing what to say or worried about what might happen when you speak up then this episode is for you! In this episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I dive into why it's important for you to speak up and share how you feel and what you need and how you can overcome your fear of doing it so your marriage can have more transparency. In this episode, I share: - Why avoiding conflict can actually harm your marriage - Why you're avoiding speaking up - What's happening when you're avoiding speaking up - Lessons I've learned over the past decade about speaking up Ready for support? Schedule a free consult to see if coaching is the next step for you: https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity Thanks for listening! Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too! If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll love these too: Ep. 68 - Two Types of Conflict Apple Spotify Ep. 88 - What I Wish I Learned Earlier About My Feelings Apple Spotify Ep. 82 - Debunking Myths About Conflict Apple Spotify Ep. 81 - Stop Doing These 3 Things To Feel More Heard Apple Spotify Ep. 79 - How Self Care Affects Conflict Apple Spotify Ep. 70 - 5 Unhealthy Communication Habits To Look Out For Apple Spotify Ep. 71 - Healthy Communication Habits To Start Practicing Apple Spotify Additional Resources: Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)Join the Marriage & Motherhood communityWant to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!Wanna stop feeling like roommates and bring back the romance and excitement in your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!