How to make an atheist and theist relationship work<br>Keep communication open. If your difference in perspective causes friction between you, don't let it bubble away silently. As with any tension in a relationship, it's unlikely to disappear if you don't address it openly.
Atheists and theists can be taught communication skills. 
The passage specifically states that atheists and theists can learn to communicate. 
( z1 possible :ARG1 ( z2 teach :ARG1 ( z3 skill :mod ( z4 communicate ) ) :ARG2 ( z5 and :op ( z6 atheist ) :op ( z7 atheist ) :op ( z8 atheist ) ) ) )