Your Partner Has Expressed a Desire to Talk About His

question 4

Multiple Choice

Your partner has expressed a desire to talk about his or her unhappiness with your relationship.You sit down together,and your partner begins to talk.Which of the following is a good strategy for you during this engagement?

• A)Maintain eye contact and nod when appropriate.
• B)Don't ask for help understanding,even if you don't comprehend what your partner is saying.
• C)Offer advice about how your partner could better communicate.
• D)Try to mentally prepare a reply that expresses your own needs while you partner communicates his or hers.

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