Being More Diplomatic In Your Relationship - Page 11
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Julia Austin
Gettyimages.com/Two African-American men in their 30s, brothers, enjoying a cookout in their back yard. They are standing at the grill, one of them wearing an apron and holding tongs, and the other holding a drink. They are smiling and looking at the camera.
Consider the other’s background
Always try to keep your partner’s history in mind when he does something that bothers you. What was his childhood like? His last relationship? What are his parents like? Remember that this mistake doesn’t exist in a vacuum; your partner’s experiences led him to do this.
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