Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Session 4, Can You Say What You Mean and Understand What You Hear?
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (Les & Leslie Parrott)
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There are some basic skills for communicating effectively with your spouse. First, **clarify content** to keep from jumping to conclusions. Men and women use different types of talking: Men use *report* talk, women use *rapport* talk. Second, **reflect feelings** to make your spouse feel understood. Combined with good eye contact, these skills convey genuine caring. Without being genuine, the best communication techniques in the world will fall flat.
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