Thought I was over this

[Dia]

Can you be a little more specific? What kind of communication?

As in " I'd really like to be able to______, but usually I just end up _________."

Communication in general, marital communication, talking to women, flirting - what?

I think Toastmasters might be good, esp. for speaking in public, and any large social event where you have to mingle or network is good practice, too.

Example: Look around in your town for things like gallery shows. Those will typically be in the evening and people go to them, drink a glass of wine and talk about the artwork in small groups of 2-3. Don't worry if you don't know jack about art. All you have to do is say, "I'm really new to this, but I'm interested." People will be helpful. Then you ask questions such as:

What do you see?

What is the artist going for here?

Hmm, does it work for you?

This reminds me of______.

Conversation with women is no different, really. Listen and ask questions, preferably questions that require more than yes or no for answers. Not "Do you like it?", but "Why do you like it?" or "What do you like about it?"