Relationships suffer when we are expected to read the other person's mind.  The idea that,  "They should know better!" is simply WRONG.  Being clear with communication, even when it is difficult, is the way to build trust and deeper connection. @Betsyhoo & @Halcyonpink share personal experiences and helpful practices of direct, clear communication. HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion for transformation and growth. Her recent project, The Power Affirmation Journal and virtual group empowers women to cultivate self awareness and healthy habits so they can live in greater freedom, mind body and spirit. http://poweraffirmation.com/ HALCYON is full-time Love Ambassador. He is the founder of Hug Nation youtube channel and daily zoom gratitude circles. He is co-founder of the Pink Heart Burning Man camp and the 1st Saturdays project for San Diegans experiencing homelessness. In his free time he leads mens groups and coaches individuals on sharing their gifts and maximizing their joy. http://lifestudent.com MASSIVE Thank you to Dub Sutra [https://dubsutra.com/] for their beautiful opening music. Check out their incredible music catalogue online. https://dubsutra.com This episode is sponsored by www.BecomeLucid.com [http://www.becomelucid.com/] Lucid is a functional mushroom and nootropic brand designed to fuel mental clarity, focus, and long-term brain health. Their flagship product is a premium mushroom coffee blend infused with clinically studied nootropics—crafted to deliver clean energy without the crash.