Hello Daisy! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a valuable review. You're absolutely right, negotiation especially shines in relationships with 'spouses' 😊😊 It actually seems like conversations and the process of reaching agreement within families can be even more challenging. The moment you realize that persuading people doesn't only happen in meeting rooms, things become much clearer. I think negotiation is more accurately described as 'the skill of becoming the master of your own life' rather than 'the skill of fighting to win.' That's why you can understand more broadly that the 'strategic retreat' you mentioned is absolutely not a real retreat! (You're an excellent student... 😊😊) Please feel free to email me anytime if you encounter any difficulties while taking the class, and I encourage you to apply the skills you've learned in your workplace and throughout your life! Thank you once again for taking the class with me! :)