Using Effective Communication to Foster Positive Relationships
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- Here, Carol and Chad have been married for 1 year. They have a pretty average, healthy relationship. They are able to balance their life and are happy with each other.
- Good morning Chad, I made you breakfast.
- Yes. Lets go to Chipotle.
- Thanks love. Would you like to go out tonight?
- It has been a total of five years of their marriage. Carols' and Chad's relationship is starting to fall apart. They do not have communication skills. Chad is becoming an alcoholic.
- This was the last one. Can we talk I do not understand why you are so upset?
- CAROL! GET ME A GOD DAMN BEER!
- GET OUT I DON'T WANT TO TALK!
- I can not do that. I am still in school and I am not ready to have another child after my miscarriage. I have told you this multiple times.
- Chad is forcing Carol to have a baby. She is mentally unstable because she had a miscarriage. Chad only wants to use Carol for her body, and Carol knows that. He has become very verbally abusive.
- Carol come here! I want a child and you are going to do as I say!
- You do not listen to me. I do not want a child. I am not ready. I want to talk to you, but all you do is yell at me.
- Chad takes Carol to the mall to buy clothes for a future baby. She says no and he slaps her. She also explains that he does not listen and they have to talk. Caroline tells Chad that his behavior is unacceptable and he should listen to her before losing his mind.
- You never listen to me . You always say no to everything. All I asked was get baby clothes.
- This is unacceptable sir. You are not supposed to treat women that way. She is saying no. Just listen to what she has to say.
- Carol: Lets go home Chad.Chad: Yes, we should. We need to talk. Carol: *snifs*
- After hearing the pain in his wife's voice, he decided to talk to her. They go home and begin to talk. Caroline really helped him understand that he was wrong in this situation. He was not communicating with his wife.
- I hope they are ok.
- After a healthy conversation, Carol and Chad came to a conclusion that they did not know what each other wanted. Carol tells Chad that she was not ready to have a child because she had a miscarriage. They mutually decide that when it is time they will have a child. Clearly, strong communication is key to understanding each other.
- I love you. I know you want a family and you had said that in the beginning. However, I am struggling with the baby we lost. I would like to wait. Then we can make a decision as a couple.
- Listen... I have had a hard time talking to you because... well... I want us to have a family. I completely understand. When you are ready we will have a child. I am sorry for slapping you. I was angry. I shouldn't have done that. I love you.
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