Your Partner Has Expressed a Desire to Talk About His

Multiple Choice

Your partner has expressed a desire to talk about his or her unhappiness with your relationship.You sit down together,and your partner begins to talk.Which of the following is a good strategy for you during this engagement?

A) Maintain eye contact and nod when appropriate.
B) Don't ask for help understanding,even if you don't comprehend what your partner is saying.
C) Offer advice about how your partner could better communicate.
D) Try to mentally prepare a reply that expresses your own needs while you partner communicates his or hers.