Positive interaction within relationships hinge on the effective use of Communication. You probably know that from experience. But if you're like most people, that experience isn't based on the times you've utilized communication effectively, in fact, quite the opposite.
Communication is a vital part of our relationships. It's the way we express our needs, and because everyone's needs are different, a failure to communicate those needs means they, most likely, won't be met.
Additional stress is created as our frustrations mount and we blame our partner for our own inability to communicate. We tend to feel like we are not being heard rather than considering we may not be communicating our needs in a way our partner can understand.
Between couples, there are therapeutic options but having a 24 hour live-in counselor who mediates all interactions might get in the way, not to mention the cost.
Communication is between both partners. If someone is in a bad mood or not feeling well, their chances of playing fairly or "by the rules" decreases dramatically. Once a person feels unheard or misunderstood, the balance is off, defense mechanisms kick in, and the clouding of communication lines increases. Statistics listed in a Hub pages blog post entitled "Communication in Relationships" (glassvisage), states 82 percent or couples, happy or not, wish their partner was more willing to share feelings. Also, more than 70 percent of couples had difficulty asking their partner for "what I want."
In addition, sometimes we communicate well at work or with friends and feel the label of being a good communicator automaticly fits us at home as well. Good communication means positive results. If there are problems understanding our partners needs or expressing our own, the outcome will not be satisfactory.
Good communication doesn't start over night but if both partners are willing to admit their communication skills need improvement then you sirely have a starting point. Listen to your partner and look inside yourself with an honest open heart. Work harder to hear your loved one and communicate your needs in a way your partner can understand. The results will pay off!
Communication is between both partners. If someone is in a bad mood or not feeling well, their chances of playing fairly or "by the rules" decreases dramatically. Once a person feels unheard or misunderstood, the balance is off, defense mechanisms kick in, and the clouding of communication lines increases. Statistics listed in a Hub pages blog post entitled "Communication in Relationships" (glassvisage), states 82 percent or couples, happy or not, wish their partner was more willing to share feelings. Also, more than 70 percent of couples had difficulty asking their partner for "what I want."
In addition, sometimes we communicate well at work or with friends and feel the label of being a good communicator automaticly fits us at home as well. Good communication means positive results. If there are problems understanding our partners needs or expressing our own, the outcome will not be satisfactory.
Good communication doesn't start over night but if both partners are willing to admit their communication skills need improvement then you sirely have a starting point. Listen to your partner and look inside yourself with an honest open heart. Work harder to hear your loved one and communicate your needs in a way your partner can understand. The results will pay off!
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