Communication shows up in all relationships, whether romantic, friendly, work, or family. It is a huge part of what makes relationships successful, and on the flipside is a huge part of why relationships fail. When relationships fail, especially marriages or those involving children, there is lots of important stuff left to communicate about, and possibly for the long haul. This can be a daunting task for two people who were struggling to communicate in the first place, and who, in addition to communicating with each other, will need to be communicating with professionals such as their attorney. Claire and Michelle talk about what ineffective communication looks like, as well as unproductive behaviors within communication that, let's be honest, we are all perpetrators and/or victims of. Also discussed are strategies for deflection, de-escalation, or simply avoidance of shots fired (or of firing shots) so as to stay self-aware and on task in important conversations.