Sometimes people ###### not communicate with those they ###### close to because they fear ###### other person's reaction. Rather than ######, for example, "It really hurts ###### feelings when you come home ###### without calling ahead," a husband ###### wife might say nothing at ###### in order to avoid a ######. However, the hurt feelings remain ###### can build up over time. ###### the partners actively listen to ###### other, though, they can fully ###### how they feel, and this ###### help avoid any hurt feelings.]]>
Active listening ###### a safe environment for people ###### express themselves. The open sharing ###### ideas and feelings that it ###### can improve relationships, whether at ######, school or work.]]>