First Cycle of Communication - CW

Communication
Conversation
Perception
Misconception
Repetition
Reception
Comprehension
Accomodation
Reconciliation
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Elaine: -"Well, can we at least talk about it?"

Paul: -"We've already gone over this, Elaine.
What is there left to say?
You've made your point very clear."

Elaine: -"But I feel as if we are not understanding each other." 

Paul: -"I understand what you are saying perfectly well. 
You want me to leave my job."

Elaine: -"I did not say that. You see. 
We are not hearing the same things.
I said that I wanted you to leave you job earlier at night.
Sometimes they have you working overtime until 9 o'clock.
We never see each other anymore. I miss you.
What kind of a life is that?"

Paul: -" Oh! I misunderstood. 
I thought you wanted me to leave my job.
Look! I miss you too. But the project is finished in two weeks.
Can you hold out for another two weeks?
Then I'll speak with my boss and tell him 
that I can no longer work past 6pm.
Truth be told I'm exhausted.
And if he doesn't accept my conditions 
I'll start looking for a new job. Promise!"

Elaine: -"Oh! Paul----That's all I wanted.
I am tired of always being alone. I love you.
And I want us to have more time together.
That's all. As long as you speak with him 
after your project is finished in two weeks, 
I can wait. We have our vacation in five weeks, anyways."

Paul: -"I love you too.
Don't worry. I'll talk to him in two weeks.
C'mon. Let's get to bed."