Many of us have been in relationships that have suddenly gone sour. Your partner seems irritable and defensiveness, your boss suddenly becomes critical and erratic or maybe a friend just seems a bit distant. In relationships these experiences often prompt different reactions from us, which, when interpreted negatively by the other person, can lead to issues getting worse over time. In this episode of the podcast, I discuss a strategic framework for short-circuiting negative spirals in relationships. I discuss how to raise an issue and a process that you can use to release tension, pressure and built up emotions.