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Think it over

Here are some suggestions that can facilitate communication with your spouse or other loved ones:

- Let them finish their sentences.

- Give them time to express their discomfort.

- Cooperate with their requests.

- Respect their views.

- Listen with attentiveness.

- Empathise with their feelings of helplessness.

- Be non-judgmental in your comments or replies.

- Do not be defensive.

- Do not rush to offer a remedy until you have heard the request.

- Above all, do not play the blame game or the `being blamed' game.

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