COMMUNICATION DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE GENDERS

<Tab/>As researchers have long observed, one cannot not communicate. This is especially true for couples. Although the most common complaint we hear is "We don't communicate" or "My partner won't communicate with me." There is no such thing as lack of communication in a relationship. The amused smile,a silent, pouting mouth, a shrug - each of these seemingly noncommunicative acts send a message. <Tab/>Sending …

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