The Four Steps of Careful Communication<\/p>\n

(1) Say what you think or feel.
\n(2) Say what is happening to make you feel that way.
\n(3) Say what you think the other person thinks or feels.
\n(4) Say what you want the other person to do.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/p>\n

I feel______ when you do _______. I realize you must feel ________. But what I want from you is _______.<\/em><\/p>\n

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