1. How to make your partner listen to you
We have heard this number of times that communication is the key and now it is time to act upon it. Healthy communication is the foundation of every relationship. How you express your thoughts makes all the difference. When you can communicate better, the relationship between you and your partner will become stronger. But don’t forget that to communicate better, you must also listen and process carefully. Here are five tips that will help you to convey your thoughts and thereby bring you closer to your partner.
2. Be transparent and speak about your needs
Miscommunication is the reason behind most failed relationships. Being emotionally or mentally absent in a relationship is a sign of a dull love life. Sometimes unfulfilled desires or needs can cause irreparable damage to a relationship. Both the partners must be aware of their expectations from each other and the relationship. And they can actually avoid some irrelevant arguments by doing so.
3. He can’t read your mind
Sometimes, we rely a lot on our facial expressions to convey deep emotions like anger, dissatisfaction or happiness. But expecting a partner to read your mind based on your expressions rather than words is not a healthy way to communicate. Your partner isn’t a magician or a mind reader, right? If you are holding on to the grudges of your last fight, we would advice you to discuss the problems with your partner instead of sweeping it under the rug and expecting him to understand what went wrong.
4. ​Listen and then discuss
We often vent out without lending an ear to our partner’s side of the story. We forget that relationships are a two-way street and each person must have an equal say during discussions. If you feel that you are not able to express your thoughts, then it is time to share this with your partner. For a healthy relationship, communication must keep flowing.
5. Solve the conflict
Living under the same roof with a partner calls for a little adjustment from both the parties. Arguments, disagreements and fights are a regular part of any relationship but what matters most is how a person resolves these conflicts. Misunderstandings lead to petty fights, which in some cases, lead to bigger problems in the future when left unresolved. In such cases, it is better to sit and resolve the fight before you head to bed. This will help you pave a smooth path for better communication the next morning.
6. ​Spare time for each other
It seems time is not a couple’s best friend in the 21st century. Thanks to our hectic office schedule, travelling, social media and hundred other activities, couples are hardly left with much time to spend with each other. If you are one of those who spend more time in their office than at home, you need to do something to change that. Do you know the more time we invest in a relationship, the better it grows? Also, talking over the phone or sending each other messages is good but it cannot be better than sitting under the safe and talking with each other while sipping a hot cup of coffee, isn’t it? So, spare some time for each other, go out on a date and talk!