Sequins, Miscommunication, and Marriage | Unfiltered & Unhinged

About this episode

Nicole Kalil shares a humorous and relatable story about a miscommunication in her marriage and discusses how to improve communication in relationships.

In this unfiltered and unhinged solo episode, Nicole Kalil shares a story she is absolutely still not over: The Great Sequin Debacle of 2016. What started as a simple request — “what’s the dress code?” — turned into a full-blown miscommunication, a gold sequin gown moment, and a night she’d very much like to erase from public memory… except now it’s a podcast episode. Because what seems obvious to you might not be obvious to someone else. And when you’re building a life, a relationship, or even just packing for a trip, assumptions can lead to some very uncomfortable (and very sparkly) consequences. But beyond the story, this episode gets into something way more important: why miscommunication happens in relationships — and how to fix it. This episode is equal parts relatable, hilarious, and actually useful! Nicole shares the simple tool she and her husband now use to actually get on the same page: Family Forecasting. Nicole breaks down how to: Stop relying on assumptions in your relationship Get aligned on schedules, priorities, and decisions (and dress codes) Use family forecasting to avoid unnecessary conflict Strengthen connection through intentional conversations Because the…

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Kalil

Topics covered

• miscommunication
• relationships
• family forecasting
• assumptions
• communication tools

Keywords

• sequins
• marriage
• conflict resolution
• intentional conversations

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Mentioned in this episode

Products: Gusto, Family Forecasting

Books & works: Women Are Tired — Stop Pointing It, Unfiltered & Unhinged

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