5 Ways To Improve Communication In A Relationship

It is easy to want to go into the room and start yelling at your partner in the heat of the moment. You feel you cannot wait one second more to talk to your partner while your feelings are fresh. On the other hand, this can cause you to say something you may regret.

Before starting a conversation with your partner, take a moment to calm yourself down. Take a walk before approaching your partner to think more clearly and find rational things to say instead of explosive insults.

Anger can cause you to point the finger at someone else. You may feel good sticking it to your partner, but making your partner feel bad will not solve things.

Begin conversations with "I" statements. For example, instead of saying "You're always hurting my feelings," say "I feel insulted every time you raise your voice at me." This way, the focus is on your feelings instead of attacking your partner.

Good communication does not always require what you say, but how you listen. Bad communication involves interrupting your partner and being quick to disagree with what they say.

Even if you do not agree with everything your partner says, you may be surprised once you actually listen in full. Pay attention to their tone of voice so you have an understanding of their feelings. The goal of a conversation is not to be the winner, but to better understand the other person.

The days of avoiding your partner's mood are over. In the morning, afternoon, and night, continue to check in on your partner's mood.

Ask your partner how their day is going and if there is anything they would like to talk about. Do not leave it alone if you can tell through your partner's voice or body language that there is something wrong. Showing you care about your partner's mood will bring you closer together.

If you and your partner are still having problems communicating, let's connect to help you get your relationship back on track.

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