How to Talk About Their Drinking Without Defensiveness, Blame, or Being the Bad Guy

Podcast Title:How to Talk About Their Drinking Without Defensiveness, Blame, or Being the Bad GuyTalking about your partner’s drinking feels impossible—because every time you bring it up, it turns into a fight, they get defensive, or you’re suddenly the bad guy. Sound familiar?In this episode, we’re breaking down the key communication skill that helps you talk about their drinking without blame, nagging, or conflict. Instead of diving into every step, I’m giving you a big-picture strategy—plus two game-changing techniques to test out today.We’ll cover:✔️ Why avoiding the conversation isn’t the answer—but how you do it matters.✔️ The biggest mistake that shuts them down (and what to do instead).✔️ The mindset shift that makes this skill work.✔️ What changes before & after mastering this communication approach.✔️ Real client examples of this skill in action.This isn’t about being "nice"—it’s about being strategic. And when you learn how to communicate in a way that actually lands, you stop pushing them away—and start helping them move closer to change.👉 Start your free trial today: ⁠Healing Together Membership⁠🔗 Connect with me:📸 Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/myhusbandsaddiction⁠🌍 Website: ⁠www.mariahkaycoaching.com⁠Subscribe, follow, and let’s change the way you approach these conversations—so you can move your partner closer to sobriety and start seeing real progress. 💛