I've had some difficult conversations with my teenage son, and the most productive have tended to happen when hiking or going to a diner after a midnight movie, rather than a "heart to heart talk" through a closed bedroom door.

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9 - While I enjoy but am a bit of a lightweight when it comes to drink, I love to bond over food and experiences, as it lubricates communication, facilitates values-sharing, adds to the reserve of good-feeling, and reinforces that teammates are partners rather than utility-bearers.

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