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November 26, 2011 By Dr. Greg Hamlin

How to Develop Communication Skills in Marriage: Basic Rules for Couples to Get Started

How to Develop Communication Skills Rule #1:  Take Responsibility for Your Own Anger There really are ways to learn how to develop communication skills and some of the rules for effective communication are obvious.  For example, in order for a young child to learn to talk, he or she must be able to … [Read more...]

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