A happy and healthy relationship requires a lot of effort and understanding. Follow these tips to have active communication with your partner.
Many couples are unable to spend time together. To do that, your need to keep your phones aside and have 20-30 minutes of actual conversations with each other.
In a relationship, it is important to use ‘I’ statements as it makes it easier to have difficult conversations with your partner. Example- I wish you could acknowledge my efforts towards this relation
Mostly, issues arise when there is mind reading in a relationship. It should be avoided as it can create disappointments and make your partner go crazy.
Always try to be specific if you’re not liking anything or don’t want anything. Just say it and don’t try to be creative in explaining the problem to your partner.
It is common to express negative feelings but always appreciate your partner and tell them good things about them or your relationship.
Everybody wants to be heard and seen. It is very important for you to listen to your partner’s complaints or disagreements as it is harder than explaining your negative feelings.
It is important for a relationship to speak any negative comment in a constructive way. It will be easily understood by your partner.
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