In the beginning stages of falling in love almost nothing your partner does could ever bother you. After the honeymoon phase is over and things start to settle you may start to notice habits and behaviors that are annoying or even make you uncomfortable. So how do you deal with your partner’s annoying behavior without hurt feelings and before you reach the point of no return? Tom and Lisa share how and why it’s important to have these hard conversations. Perhaps more importantly, they break down exactly why the value system you build your relationship on is so critical and must consist of trust and honesty at its foundation. Relationship Theory with Tom and Lisa Bilyeu encourages healthy, loving, life long relationships. Whether you are fresh out of your last relationship, on a break, taking time to heal from a breakup, or looking for ways to strengthen the romance and bond in your current relationship, Tom and Lisa are sharing their 20 years of experience. They’re taking questions and giving relationship advice that will enhance all of your relationships. SHOW NOTES: Honesty First | Why being honest and having trust allows you to say hard things [0:49] Hard Talks | How to have the hard conversations when your partner annoys you [1:50] Perspective | Tom the importance seeing your partner’s world and reasons first [4:17] Approach | There is no right or wrong in seeing the experience for both of you [8:22] What’s Important | Why you have to know what’s important for each other [9:53] QUOTES: “Approach the situation knowing it's real that it bothers me, and the only thing that will make it bother me more is if I can't talk about it.” Tom Bilyeu [3:12] “I have to speak up, I have to say that this is bothering me. And as a promise, you need to hear me.” Lisa Bilyeu [11:06]