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Argumentative? – substitute the word “but” for “and”

Always use the conjunction “and” instead of the conjunction “but” to dramatically reduce defensiveness, to encourage harmonious conversation, and to increase you dialectic ability (which is basically...

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Harmful Interaction Patterns – which do you do and what can help?

Quick summary - Dr. John Gottman has done extensive research on the variables which affect a stable marriage (or committed relationship). He is able to predict with just over 90% accuracy if a couple...

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