Communication Do's and Don'ts

• Don't expect a man to listen to you if he's hungry.
• Do find a time and place that is comfortable and reasonably peaceful.
• Do give your full attention to your partner.
• Don't try to pour your heart out when your partner is dashing off to work.
• Do sit close to each other, and touch if you can.
• Do allow enough time.
• Don't let anything or anyone interrupt you unless absolutely necessary.
• Do your best to understand your partner's point of view.
• Do remember that men and women are very different.
• Don't lose your sense of humour!
• Do watch out for non-verbal signals - tone of voice, gesture,eyes.
• Do it! Listen!

PS. Do chose a creamy custard pie if the urge to throw something becomes irresistible.

( Excerpted by permission from from 'Hang on I need to say SOMETHING' by Gillian Warren, copyright & published by Gazelle Books, ISBN 1 899746 09 9, retail price £5.99)

Tip by Gillian Warren