The convention about breakups is that they happen when communication and cooperation have broken down so much that being in the relationship is worse than not being in the relationship. There is blame, anger, acrimony, heartache, regret. In fact, the prospect of going through all that drives many people to remain in unhappy relationships. Can there be contentment, appreciation, understanding, even joy?

Join me and my guest, Dr. Dian Killian as we explore how Non-Violent Communication can transform your breakup experience. Dian is a Trainer, Coach, and Consultant at Work Collaborativey, LLC, a certified trainer in Non Violent Communication, a certified life coach, and co-author of the books Connecting Across Differences: How to Connect with Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere and Urban Empathy: True Life Adventures of Compassion on the Streets of New York.

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