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Nov 2022
1h 25m

Why it seems impossible to defuse some a...

PAUL COLAIANNI
About this episode
The argument goes on and on... then you're arguing again about the same thing later. Why does it seem that some arguments never end? I explore the reasons why and other issues when it comes to relating to other people in this extended episode.  
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