For example, research found that young people with difficult backgrounds, such as "legal and social difficulties", were less likely to detect the importance of facial expressions (Cross, Bernadette 2001, p.773). The inability or difficulty in processing the basic stage of emotional intelligence is a barrier to improving interpersonal communications. However, we found that according to Dr. Verderber and Dr. Verderber, "no one is born with emotional intelligence...it can be learned and developed over time." time” (2013, p. 22). Therefore, improvement remains an option for those who are struggling. We found a solution from Dr. Salovey that can be applied in certain circumstances. For example, sharing traumatic and painful experiences is an important process for understanding one's own emotions (2005). Therefore, if we have or have had recognition issues, we can change this by recognizing our barriers. By doing this we can use our experience and apply it to others.