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blacktrance comments on Open thread, September 8-14, 2014 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: blacktrance 11 September 2014 09:14:07AM *  -1 points [-]

This model assumes that relationships are adversarial, which need not be the case, and isn't the case in a good relationship.

Comment author: VAuroch 11 September 2014 09:40:05PM 3 points [-]

No, the model applies even if the relationship isn't adversarial. As long as you have different priorities and are not perfect at communicating, it applies.