Four Communication Tips To Improve Every Couple’s Relationship
You may be two peas in a pod, a match made in heaven, made for each other, or two of a kind.
No matter how incredible your relationship may be or how great you are together, no relationship is perfect.
A relationship takes a lot of time, effort, work, dedication, and commitment. As with anything in life, you can constantly be working to improve in some way, shape, or form.
Communication goes a long way. The way you communicated at the beginning of your relationship probably looks a lot different from how you communicate now.
That’s because you both have grown. You’ve each grown individually. And you’ve each grown together to build a stronger relationship with one another.
No matter where you’re at in your relationship, here are 4 communication tips to improve every couple’s relationship.
1. Be Mindful of Your Body Language and Tone
In today’s world, aka the digital world, it’s easy to read into messages that are being sent. It’s easy to communicate face to face, over FaceTime, through emails or texts, voice messages, etc. There are many more ways to connect, but that also means that there are more ways for misunderstandings.
When connecting digitally, it’s easy to read into certain messages without fully understanding the tone that was behind the message. And because so many people are used to communicating through texting, it can be easy to forget about your body language and tone of voice when speaking to someone face to face.
Be mindful of how you’re communicating in all situations. Be patient with one another. Communication is something that can constantly be improved. With time and practice, your communication and relationship will continue to thrive.
2. Listen
When communicating, it’s important to be able to speak your mind to express yourself, your thoughts, and your feelings, but it’s equally important to listen. Try to give your partner the same attention that you desire. When you’re speaking to them, you want them to be able to fully understand your point of view. Give them the same courtesy and respect. Communicating goes both ways. You and your partner need to have an equal amount of time to talk and listen to one another. Add to the conversation when you’re listening to make sure you’re hearing your partner correctly. They’ll appreciate you acknowledging that you’re listening and understanding where they’re coming from.
3. Use “I” Statements
Just like you should be mindful of the tone you use, make sure you’re thinking before you speak. Using the right words during a conversation can help prevent anyone from going into defense mode. If you’re talking about a sensitive topic, it can be easy to say “you” statements, which can make it seem like you’re placing the blame on the other person. Try not to do this. Instead, speak for yourself and how you’re thinking and feeling. “I” statements are a simple way to help push the conversation in the right direction and express yourself in a better way.
4. Communicate During Your Day
It can be easy for you and your partner to create your own schedules and routines, especially during the work week. You may wake up at different times, get ready for the day, and head to work. At work, you’ll both spend the day focused on your career. By the time you both get home, you maybe have enough time for dinner and a shower before heading to bed. Try to check in with one another during the day. Send a quick text message or give them a call during your lunch break. Let them know you’re thinking about them. A quick message or chat will show your partner that you care about them.
Next Steps
Communication is one of those things that can always be improved whether you’re having communication issues or not. If you and your partner are interested in improving the communication in your relationship, reach out to us today to set up a consultation for couples counseling at http://www.orlandparkcounselors.com/appointment