<p>Good communication, often said to be the key to every successful relationship, can be challenging to master without the right tools. In his relationship empowerment guide, author Rodney Jenkins offers a comprehensive road map that teaches couples how to speak openly to each other about both the good and the bad, listen effectively, and focus on long-term relationship growth.<span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>Jenkins relies on real-life scenarios as well as his own professional, personal, and faithbased&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 10pt;">experiences to offer couples clear ground rules for communication, including scheduling&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">daily conversations, introducing &ldquo;I&rdquo; messages, and engaging in active listening techniques that help break down barriers and create intimacy. Through his proactive methods, Jenkins helps couples learn how to&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">deal with communication roadblocks;</span></p>
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<li>maintain good communication during hardships;</li>
<li>better understand a partner and the process of love;</li>
<li>root a relationship in spirituality, honesty, and friendship; and focus on the big picture.</li>
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<p><em style="font-size: 10pt;">Don&rsquo;t Waste Your Mad </em><span style="font-size: 10pt;">provides couples with the tools to build, strengthen, and maintain a strong relationship through effective communication while growing together financially, spiritually, and emotionally.</span></p>