6 Ways To Improve Communication With Your Partner

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard how important it is to establish “good” communication with your spouse. For a lot of relationships, communication is usually the bridge on which a lot of problems surface. While misunderstandings are likely to occur now and then, miscommunication shouldn’t always be the cause.

Communication issues will have you doubting your compatibility with your partner as well as their true feelings about you. For the sake of all relationships, here are 6 communication tips all couples should know.

# Listen actively

As you know very well, the difference between hearing and listening is noticeable when you come down to it. As a couple, your partner wants to be listened to. Don’t practice selective listening where you pick and choose the phrases or words you’re interested in. Listen emphatically. Listen to comprehend, not just to respond.

# Open up to conversations

Although it’s sometimes more comfortable to stay silent or put off a conversation until later, it’s important to resist that temptation. Problems tend to build as opposed to disappearing when we keep issues that are bothering us bottled up inside. If you’re having a problem, raise it with your partner, bearing in mind your delivery as I discussed earlier in number one.

# Appreciate your partner daily

It takes nothing to call, shoot a text, or leave a voicemail for your partner whenever you can. Just keep it consistent. This will remind them that you’re thinking of them despite the craziness of your day.

# Touch often

Communication is not only verbal. Touch your husband or wife often and not only in a sexual way. Hold hands. Kiss him or her hello and goodbye. Let your partner know without words, which people can sometimes misconstrue, just how much he or she means to you. Touching coupled with the right language can add depth to your relationship that words cannot.

# Words of affirmation

A lot of couples lose their relationship because it seemed their partner didn’t appreciate them. Words of affirmation like ‘I love you,’ ‘Thank you,’ ‘I don’t know what I’d do without you,’ ‘You complete me,’ and so many others give partners the emotional security they crave.

# Ask questions

If you’re unsure about something in your relationship, bring it up to your partner. Both of you should talk it through amicably.