Effective Communication Skills for Couples

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One of the vital communication tips for couples would be to allow your partner to talk as you actively listen to all the complaints, appreciations, and concerns.

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Listen carefully and respond appropriately

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You may have a point, but the way you communicate has an effect on the way your partner conceives the information.

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Evade personal reproach

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Understand one another

Seek your partner to listen to you without judging you. Psychologists recommend appreciation first in a bid to drive a point home. A partner will feel valued despite some of his/her weaknesses.

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Use the right tone

Are all of you emotionally stable when getting into a discussion? A quarrel regarding a sensitive issue can turn into a disaster only because you failed to use the right tone.

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Seek explanations

Another communication skill for couples to practice is asking fact-finding questions or seeking explanations from their partner.

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As you seek answers, be part of the question, For example, when you want to have an open chat about your partner avoiding their errands:

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Use the first-person reference

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A proper communication strategy for couples is to stay calm the entire time you speak with your partner even if you realize the argument is becoming more hurtful during the course of the discussion.

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Maintain calmness and balance your emotions

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Communication, which is full of blames and negative thoughts, can never be fruitful. Your partner must have positive attributes.

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Appreciate your partner

Past Relationship Affecting Present Relationship

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