Communication and trust are the basis of any romantic relationship, when one of the two fails … Then everything may go to waste sooner or later. Communication allows a couple to share their thoughts, feelings, and the way they perceive any given situation in a way that allows them to understand the reality of others, as well as their needs and desires. The way you approach your partner, in addition to speaking and listening, includes effective communication, and will help you if your relationship has a future, or not.

Next we are going to explain how you can have effective communication with your partner so that your relationship can go much better than you imagine. Communication in romantic relationships is everything!

Take off the armor that protects you emotionally

Resist the urge to strike up a conversation with your partner with the intention of being right and winning; rather listen and consider what he is saying with an open mind. For example, if a couple is constantly arguing about housework, it would be helpful to sit down together when both of you are calm and talk about it. 

Before you start, make an agreement to listen to yourself without interruption. When each of you has had a chance to express your feelings , thoughts, and ideas, you likely have enough information to resolve the dilemma that is causing the emotional gap.

Keep the situation from being like a “pressure cooker”

There will be positive and negative feelings when communicating with your partner. If one or both of you express anger, disappointment, or resentment using sarcasm or verbal aggression, you are not communicating effectively and this behavior can slowly affect your relationship.

For example, when your partner tells you that they are angry that you didn’t text them that you were going to be late, instead of being defensive, listen to their feelings. Respond simply by saying, “I should have called and will call next time. I’m sorry and I understand why you’re upset.”

Your partner can’t read your mind

Although it is obvious, it is necessary to take it into account. Your partner cannot read your mind in the same way that you cannot read theirs. You may go into a tantrum because you think your partner should apologize for making a comment yesterday that made you feel bad, but if you don’t tell them, your partner may not have even realized it.

It’s best to use “I’m sorry” statements to tell him how you feel. You can say something like, “I was hurt yesterday by your comment. I think you might have thought it was funny, but I found it offensive.” By using statements like this, you can convey your feelings without blaming your partner directly and without the need to provoke an argument .

Listen to yourself

The next time you talk to your partner, listen to how you sound. Perhaps, you hear yourself complaining, demanding or irritated to name a few. Couples often treat and talk to each other in a way that they wouldn’t use with anyone else … If you find yourself in this ineffective communication trap, pretend your partner is someone else until you can use a respectable tone and manner and effective when you talk to her.

One trick to achieve this is that when you are talking to your partner, imagine that he is a neighbor with whom you have little dealings. In this way, you can change the way you speak to him and you will even speak to him with more respect. It is a way of realizing how you have to talk to him so that there is legitimate respect whenever you talk to each other. Because if you lose respect, all communication is lost and your relationship may have an expiration date.

Elle Mcdonald

I am Elle Mcdonald Specializations in Psychology . Graduated in psychology from the University of Tennessee in 2000. Diploma of Advanced Studies in the Department of Personality, Evaluation and psychological treatments with excellent results.

First Level of Master in Clinical Psychology at the Center for Behavioral Therapists (recognized with a scientific-professional nature by the College of Psychologists)

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