Communication - What Does It Sound Like?
Relationships are hard work! We often talk about things we SHOULD do, but what about things we should not do? Dr. John Gottman's theory on The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse identifies four types of communication that can be detrimental to relationships. Here is what they sound like followed by a few solutions to prohibit negative communication patterns.
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