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May 2021
12m 15s

A Safe Place to Talk

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
About this episode

"When it's been a long day, having a considerate spouse to share your feelings with is a wonderful gift. But how can you tell your mate what's really going on when you feel upset? John, Greg and Erin provide some guidelines for expressing anger without being rude to your spouse.

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