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Apr 2021
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#242 - Communication Problems & How to F...

DR. LISA MARIE BOBBY
About this episode
"We have communication issues" is probably the number-one complaint of most couples coming in for marriage counseling or couples therapy. Because this is so common, and so frustrating, I am re-releasing my three-part "communication problems" podcast series over the next couple of weeks. Start here: Listen to this episode to learn about the root cause of co ... Show More
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