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May 17th, 2026

How to be direct about someone's hurtful behavior without being confrontational

  1. How to be direct about someone's hurtful behavior without being confrontational Paul Colaianni 35:41

You’re allowed to tell someone they’re hurting you — and if you feel stuck because you avoid conflict or keep punishing with silence, I’ve been there and will show you how to say it plainly so you know whether they change or reveal who they really are.

Paul Colaianni Behavior and Relationship Coach

've been a Behavior and Relationship Coach since 2009 and am the host of two podcasts.

Love and Abuse is all about how to navigate the difficult relationship, while The Overwhelmed Brain is a show about how to deal with the difficulties in life.

The shows can be found at theoverwhelmedbrain.com and loveandabuse.com, respectively.

I currently live in north Atlanta, Georgia, with my fiancée Asha.