Humans are emotional beings. Because of this, we search out interaction and connection with one another in an effort to develop deeper, more committed relationships. And there is one incontrovertible fact regarding these types of relationships: they require work. Too often, we commit to them with the best of intentions but the worst of preparation. We carry with us expectations based on our own viewpoint, and when confronted with a differing view, our unfulfilled expectations of our partner's behavior can cause major problems. The key, then, is to prepare. But how? Based on a lifetime of...