Their basic form of communication is argument and disrespect. David and Mary have a dysfunctional marriage which is evident through their communication style. They blame each other for all the family's wrongs and there is never any appreciation for the work the other has done. David's account of his wife is completely negative and somewhat derogatory. He stated that his wife is paranoid, has eating problems, has spending problems and cannot relate to his son. David mentioned all of these problems to the therapist, but did not necessarily express them to his wife. David is also bra-loving, arrogant, and wants everyone to see him in the light he sees himself. He asserts his intelligence to make himself feel better than others, which he constantly does to his own