How to improve your communication skills in your relationship?

There is no perfect relationship. Every relationship goes through struggles and problems, but only strong relationships get through it. One of the keys for a healthy and strong relationship is good communication between the partners. Communication to a relationship is like oxygen to life. Without it, one day your relationship will come to the end. Because the communication is very important for your relationships, I want to share with you a few things that can help you to improve your relationship today.

#1.Stop and be a good listener.

Sometimes this can be the hardest thing that you ever have to do, especially when you are angry, in the middle of some serious discussion and when you feel like you just have to correct them. In that moment, try to keep calm and be a good listener. Don’t jump in and interrupt your partner right in the middle of the sentence. Listen with the intent to understand them, not with the intent just to reply. When your partner finishes talking, you can rephrase what your partner said to you. This will help you avoid some misunderstandings like: “What they were thinking when they said that? “.

I have written an entire article on how to improve your communication. Read it: here.

#2. Put down the passive aggressive behavior.

Your relationship is not a game. No winners, no losers. You need to communicate more directly with your partner, if you want to have more efficient communication.

#3. Find the right time and talk face to face.

If you want to speak about something serious with your partner, make sure you pick the right time to talk. Tell your partner that you would like to speak with them and find a time when you aren't doing anything important. Don’t start the conversation in public places. Also, try to avoid talking about serious conversations online, text messages or letters (e-mails). They can be misinterpreted. If you are doing this in your relationship, it would be better for you if you improve your communication with “face to face” talks. 

#4. Be honest.

Sometimes the truth can hurt, but honesty is the key for а healthy relationship. Speak honesty, but with love, not with anger. Choose good words, which can help your partner understand how you feel or what you are think. Be open with your partner and don’t hide your emotions. Remember that your partner can’t read your mind. Start talking things you may have never talked about with another person before. This will bring you closer to your partner and will make your relationship stronger.

#5. Pay attention to your body language.

The body language is nonverbal communication with the others. If you want to learn how to communicate better, you need to learn how to read these nonverbal signals. Also, be aware of your own body signals. Be sure that you make eye contact when you are speaking with them. Don’t take a phone call, text or play a video game when you’re talking. Let them know that you care. Listen and respond.

#6.Don't forget to appreciate each other.

If you want to keep up a healthy communication, you and your partner need to have time when you will compliment each other and tell each other what you love about them. Find a way to enjoy each other's company and get used to talking to each other in a positive way. This will make it easier for you to have an argument when the time comes.

Communication is really important if we want to have a healthy and strong relationships and all of us need to work towards improving our skills in communicating to our partners.

Do you know some other tips for improving your communication with your partner? Be free to share your thoughts with me.