# Understanding Communication Breakdowns Starts With Naming Your Needs

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Podcast: [Healing Relationships From the Inside Out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/healing-relationships-from-the-inside-out-1151747)
Published: 2026-01-01T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://drdarhawks.com/communication-problems-in-relationships/
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## Resource

You can communicate calmly, clearly, and thoughtfully — and still feel unheard, misunderstood, or stuck. In this episode, Dr. Dar Hawks explains why communication breaks down in relationships when core relationship needs feel threatened, and why talking more often makes things worse instead of better. You’ll learn: Why communication works for logistics but fails when something emotional is at stakeHow unmet needs — not poor communication skills — drive conflictThe five core (sovereign) relati...

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