Plus, the sneaky reason we communicate this way in the first place.

Parents, raise your hand if you can relate.

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In relationships, you generally want to avoid being a passive participant, or an aggressive one. The latter can be toxic and abusive. However, psychologists share that avoiding another relationship ...

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