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Softening Language Aims to Improve Couple Communication
Clinical psychologist Val Farmer argues that respectful tentative phrasing reduces defensiveness and fosters two way dialogue. He cites examples like I may be wrong but this is how I see it and It seems to me to show openness to new information. He warns against rigid misused politeness as manipulation but notes strong opinions can be delivered with respect.
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