Table of contents:
- Tips for maintaining better communication with your partner
- 1. Don't accuse
- 2. Give your partner a chance to talk and listen to him or her
- 3. Don't just communicate verbally
- 4. Start with a simple conversation
- 5. Stay open
- 6. Praise your partner
Establishing and maintaining good communication with your partner is important. However, you may sometimes have difficulty how to do it, and when to speak or be quiet. Especially if you fight a lot or hide negative feelings, it may be difficult to establish communication with your partner. No need to worry, you can cheat on some of these tips so that your relationship with him remains romantic.
Tips for maintaining better communication with your partner
Here's how to improve and maintain communication with your partner and deepen your relationship.
1. Don't accuse
If you have problems, be careful not to blame your partner by saying sentences that start with words like “You made me…” or “You didn't…”.
Instead, start by saying, "I feel hurt when …" or "I get angry when …". Your partner is more likely to get defensive if you don't sound as if you are attacking him or blaming him.
2. Give your partner a chance to talk and listen to him or her
After you voice what is bothering you, be sure to listen to how your partner responds. Give him the opportunity to talk and listen to what your partner has to say.
Maybe you misinterpreted the behavior, he wasn't aware of how you felt, or you were doing or saying something to influence him. Whatever the case, by not listening and giving your partner a chance to explain it, you will never know why. This will only further cloud the atmosphere of your relationship and make you think more negatively.
In addition, your response to your partner's explanation also deserves attention. You can be an active listener, not only responding to explanations with a nod or saying “oh” but you can also understand what your partner is saying.
Give words that show that you get what your partner is saying, or even a simple "I understand" sentence, if you really do.
3. Don't just communicate verbally
Communication is not only verbal, give your partner a warm touch and not only in a sexual way. Holding hands, kissing her forehead before going to work or returning home.
Let your partner know without words, which others can sometimes confuse, just how much your presence in his or her life means. Touch combined with the right words can add intimacy and harmony to your relationship.
4. Start with a simple conversation
If you have a problem with your partner or something is interfering with your relationship, keep communicating with your partner from simple things.
Even if your partner isn't particularly interested in talking at length at the time, you can provoke him with questions that make him want to talk.
For example, ask how he is today, what he does today, how he works. Also give a fun expression that shows you are very interested in your partner's answer.
5. Stay open
While it's sometimes more comfortable to stay quiet or put off a conversation until a later date, it's important to resist the temptation. Staying open to your partner is the key to a better relationship.
6. Praise your partner
Healthy communication with partners isn't just about sharing or voicing your grievances. However, it's also about showing your partner how much you value both on a large and small scale.
Tell and admit what your partner has done to you. Say thank you to your partner. Show how happy you are to be a part of his life. Don't hesitate to tell your partner how you fell in love and how much he means to you.
Not to fill it up, but just tell your partner how you really feel.
