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Want communications in your relationship to be more effective? Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman explains the best (and worst) ways to talk to your mate about your wishes and needs.
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You've approached your partner in a gentle manner, to bring up an issue you want to discuss (called a "softened startup"). What if you get negative response? Listen to Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman explain how to work around this.
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“How do I assert myself as a man without coming across as too forceful?” - Carl, Washington DC This is a critical question at this moment in time. Many men, especially young men come to me with this dilemma—how can I be assertive and confident, without being aggressive and arrogant?
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Have you ever received an apology that didn’t quite cut it? That made things even worse? Plus, let’s face it - life can be messy. Despite your best intentions, it is nearly impossible to avoid causing harm or hurt every so often.