Episode Details

Don't Bite Your Tongue -- that is what today's guest says!  "Silence does not build intimacy."  Today Denise and Ellen interview Dr. Ruth Nemzoff, the author of the book "Don't Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with your Adult Family."

Dr. Nemzoff claims it is better not to bite your tongue. Bringing up important topics builds intimacy, but there is a right and a wrong way to do it. And she gives us the scoop.

We discuss how to feel confident raising issues of importance, as well as saying "good-bye" to our fantasies and "hello" to reality.

We also talk about short and long visits with our adult kids -- how to handle it, how long is too long and more! Perfect for the holidays!

She's a breath of fresh air, a brilliant woman that has walked the walk who provides us with a pathway to follow.

Some things we talk about:

• Learning the tools to keep talking - so they will listen
• Figuring out our relevance as parents to adult children - no longer in charge
• How to feel confident raising issues of importance
• We cannot be close to our children if we don't communicate the things that are important
• Letting go is not the solution!
• Goodbye to fantasy and hello to reality - let go of your dreams

 Thanks so much to Connie Gorant Fisher - our audio engineer!

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