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.

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Maintaining eye contact and nodding when appropriate shows that you are actively listening and engaged in the conversation. It also shows that you respect your partner and their thoughts and feelings. It is important to listen without interrupting or offering advice during this initial conversation. Your focus should be on understanding your partner's perspective and feelings, rather than trying to mentally prepare your own response.

Your Partner Has Expressed a Desire to Talk About His