Six Reasons We Communicate (Needs)

Premise - Infants to adults communicate (behave) to reduce two to six universal discomforts, or needs. Knowing your and your partner's needs and valuing them equally can help you spot and resolve communication problems using the seven Project-2 skills.

Feel enough respect (always present), and to...

> Give or get information; and/or to...

> Vent (be empathically heard and accepted); and/or to...

> Change something - cause action and feel potent; and/or to...

> Avoid some discomfort; and/or we communicate to...

> Create excitement  - end boredom or numbness.

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