Healthy Communication Means a Healthy Relationship

 

Healthy Communication Means a Healthy Relationship

No relationship is perfect, and we all know that. But what we should also know is that we all deserve a healthy relationship. Healthy relationships should bring out the best in you and the other person. There is a lot of advice people would like to give for a long and happy relationship or marriage. But it would seem that that advice is what works for them. To keep it simple, the first thing to a healthy relationship is communication. But why is it important?

This may sound like a silly question, but it is amazing how many couples don’t realize that the lack of open dialog is the reason for their troubles. Open and honest communication is fundamental to make sure you both understand each other’s expectations and needs. Lack of communication can cause unwanted problems in your relationship, so how can we communicate better?

  • First off, don’t attack the other person. When you become aggressive or harsh by pointing the finger and using “you” it can make your partner defensive. This can also cause them to shut down and put a halt to your attempt at communicating. 
  • Don’t expect them to know what the problem is. We are not mind-readers, so you really can't assume that your partner knows how you feel or what you want. 
  • Be aware of your body language. It’s important to let your partner know you care and are listening. So don’t fiddle with something or take a call while your partner is having an important talk with you. 
  • Make the time to talk. Figuring out a time to talk can help you both be engaged in the subject without distractions. If you truly want to understand your partner's perspective, you need to pay attention and take it all in. 
  • Be honest with each other. It might sting to hear someone tell you that you are making them feel sad, hurt, not loved, or neglected. Hearing this is a step to better communication, listen to where they are coming from. Admit that you aren’t perfect. Don’t hold in something that is bothering you.

Communicating with your partner can be hard and scary. The last thing you want to do is bring things up that bother you, but how is your partner supposed to know this if you don’t communicate. Just as it is important to communicate your issues with your relationship, it is just as important to communicate the things you love and respect regarding your partner.

The Open Door 

A healthy dialog shows respect and love and is a fundamental part of a relationship. But we aren’t all experts on maintaining open communication. Sometimes we need a hand such as a relationship class. The Open Door offers relationship classes for children, teenagers, and adults to help re-evaluate, restore, and revive relationships in your life. To get a list of all the classes we have to offer, you can visit us at www.supportopendoor.org to learn more about this and our other services such as our pregnancy resource center in Cisco or Breckenridge, TX.

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