How many therapists does it take to change a lightbulb? Just one, but it'll need nine more sessions! Associate Fellow & Supervisor in RE-CBT.
![Most people think avoiding a tough conversation keeps the peace â
but it actually keeps the tension.
When something small bothers you, your nervous system doesnât forget it.
It stores it.
And stored emotions donât stay small.
They leak into tone, distance, silence, and overthinking.
What helps?
Treat uncomfortable conversations like maintenance, not conflict.
Just like you wouldnât wait for a ceiling to collapse before fixing a leak, you donât need a crisis to talk about a discomfort.
A simple opener like:
âSomething felt off for me. Can we talk about it?â
is often enough to prevent resentment, confusion, and long-term emotional clutter.
Think of it this way â
honest communication isnât about confronting someone;
itâs about protecting the relationship before it frays.
Small conversations save big relationships.
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