Kareem and Haidy have been engaged for two years, but they have been arguing a lot for the past six months. When Haidy tries to break off the engagement, Kareem insists they try couples' counseling first. He is sure that if they just work on their communication skills, they can continue with the engagement. After a few weeks of counseling, Haidy still chooses to end the engagement, despite the open communication they experienced in the counseling sessions. Kareem is surprised, thus showing he most likely believes which communication myth?

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Kareem's surprise at Haidy's decision to end the engagement, despite undergoing couples' counseling, indicates he believed that improving their communication would solve any problems in their relationship. This reflects the myth that communication will solve any problem.

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