4 Ways to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
Communication in relationships is vital to having happy, healthy connections. And we’re not just talking about small talk. We’re talking about the big stuff. The things that can be challenging to open up about. Healthy communication is about digging deeper and fulfilling your partner’s needs. Keep reading to discover four ways to improve communication in your relationship.
Tip #1: Get Out of Your Head
Trusting that your partner cares about you and is committed to making your relationship work is essential. Intrusive thoughts, like worrying your partner will leave you for someone better or thinking that you’re not good enough for them, pollute your relationship with fear and prevent you from being present in conversations and your partner’s emotions.
Tip #2: Incorporate Play and Humour
Sometimes the best way to diffuse conflict is by using play and humour. But tread lightly with this one. While it’s never a good idea to poke fun at serious issues, it can be a way to stop emotions from running high, taking ourselves too seriously, and breaking the ice with a laugh.
Incorporating play and humour involves paying attention to what your partner tells you and never using a condescending, resentful, or spiteful attitude.
Tip #3: Practice Open Communication
Learning how to better communicate with your spouse can go a long way in your relationship. When your spouse speaks, pay attention and listen to understand rather than to respond. Validate their thoughts and feelings by acknowledging and repeating some of what you just heard. And finally, ask questions.
Tip #4: Learn to Forgive
Forgiveness involves consciously letting go of hurt feelings, anger, and resentment. While it’s not always easy to forgive, understand that holding on to the past can prevent you from happiness, and that’s not easy either.
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Relationships are a two-way street, and connection is an essential part of life. Humans crave it. When we don’t feel connected to our loved ones, it can isolate us and leave us feeling misunderstood and alone. These negative emotions often lead to feeling unheard, arguments with loved ones, or worse, giving up on trying to communicate.
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