February 5th, 2026

Ask for change without criticism: The 3-part formula for a productive conversation

Name: Ask for change without criticism: The 3-part formula for a productive conversation
Uploaded: 2026-02-05T20:58:45+00:00
Duration: 338.113
Description: Most of us have something we need to bring up with the people we love, whether it be a frustration, a concern or a small hurt that keeps building. The tricky part is this: the moment we start to complain, it can land like criticism. But it doesn't have to go that way. Dr. Matt Townsend shared the difference between tearing someone down and simply asking for something to be better.

Most of us have something we need to bring up with the people we love, whether it be a frustration, a concern or a small hurt that keeps building. The tricky part is this: the moment we start to complain, it can land like criticism. But it doesn't have to go that way. Dr. Matt Townsend shared the difference between tearing someone down and simply asking for something to be better.