What Is Fire Proof Interpersonal Communication

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Good evening Tara,

The movie Fire Proof was a great movie to watch in many regards. Also, in regards to this being a great movie, it was an excellent choice for discussion interpersonal communication. I enjoyed reading your descriptive discussion board on this film. In the context of interpersonal communication, this movie depicted a lot. It is evident that the couple was struggling with communication. Not only were they struggling with communication, but both of them were also entirely selfish. You mentioned that their relationship was a degenerative spiral, I agree with that notion. Their degenerative cycle seemed to be induced by Caleb's lack of attention and affection that he was giving his wife. Consequently, this pushed her to

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