Improving the communication flow between you and your partner is a useful way to bettering your relationship. When the level of communication in your relationship is good, your relationship will also be better.
The problem in many relationships is that partners don’t know how to communicate, and this leads to too many misunderstanding, quarrels and arguments.
These tips should help you communicate better with your partner:
1. LISTEN
Listening to your partner is probably the easiest part of communication, but unfortunately it’s the hardest part of many relationships. People hear their partner without really listening.
For communication to be effective, there has to be a listening ear.
2. PAY ATTENTION
Pay attention to your partner; pay attention to what your partner is saying and pay attention to your partner’s body language. Paying attention will reveal so many things that you need to know, and understanding will improve drastically when partners pay attention to each other.
3. DON’T INTERRUPT
Many couples find it hard to communicate because they interrupt each other. When you both interrupt each other, it means no one is listening, and when no one is listening, there’s no way communication will be successful.
4. DON’T ASSUME
Stop assuming. Assumptions will make you see something false as the reality. Don’t assume; it could give you the wrong perception about your partner.
5. ASK QUESTIONS
Where you aren’t sure – ask questions. Asking questions will tell you all you need know, and this will save your relationship a lot of stress. Communication will be improved when you ask questions.
6. EVEN WHEN YOU DISAGREE…
Even when you disagree with your partner, avoid yelling and being insulting. Rather try to present your opinion in a way that depicts love and respect.
7. TIMING
Timing is also very important during communication. There could be a right and wrong time to talk to your partner about certain things, especially a difficult subject. Always try to get your timing right.
If you can improve the communication in your relationship, your relationship will reach unimaginable heights. Peace and understanding will be the benefits of an improved communication between you and your partner.
ViV