we turn away from our partner filled with feelings of rejection and attempt to carry on in the relationship on our own.
now both partners are going at it alone in the relationship.
1. take a breath and remember that hearing what your partner has to say is not the same as agreeing with their point of view. open yourself up to allowing them to share their thoughts and opinions, just as you enjoy sharing yours.
2. truly listen! don’t pretend that you are just so you can say you did and go back to your opinion of what you think is right. if we allow ourselves to truly listen, oft times our 