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Do not stare at your phone. Do not stare off in the distance. Make eye contact, nod, and lean forward to show you are interested in what they have to say. Make it clear their thoughts matter to you.

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When you love someone, you cannot shut them out. You cannot push them away emotionally. You cannot allow your baggage to create a wedge between the two of you. 

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Communication is the primary mode used to address the needs of any relationship.

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It is important to notice how someone shows up not only on a date but also how they are following up between dates.

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You’re afraid to reveal your true feelings.

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Learning about blocks to communication is very helpful to understanding how to change, but often when we experience them in a deliberate way, it’s easier to make changes in our relationships.

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Give up being right.

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Examining my use of language hasn’t been a particularly fun endeavor, but it has resulted in a number of breakthroughs.

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It’s important that we remain grounded in our understanding that what our minds cook up and serve us isn’t always meant to eat.

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Communication is a beautiful dance that takes time, effort, and commitment. Just like ballroom dancing, you must be in-sync with one another, follow each other’s guidance, and accept the flow.