Allowing Each Person to Speak Without Interruption Whether it’s a romantic relationship or a familial one, having healthy communication is essential for helping to build strong, lasting bonds. This requires both parties being willing to… Read More »Allowing Each Person to Speak Without Interruption

Practicing Active Listening More Than Talking We all want to be heard, to feel as if what we say is of some importance. This is especially true when it comes to relationships. We want our… Read More »Practicing Active Listening More Than Talking

Not Making Assumptions or Speaking Excessively One of the strongest foundations of a healthy and sound relationship is communication. For relationships to flourish and last, it is extremely important that couples express their desires, thoughts… Read More »Not Making Assumptions or Speaking Excessively

Making Space to Talk About Difficult Topics Talking about difficult topics with the person you are in a relationship with can be one of the most challenging experiences due to the vulnerability that is required… Read More »Making Space to Talk About Difficult Topics

Keeping Conversation With In Context and Focus Having a deep and meaningful relationship with another person requires open and honest communication. In order to ensure that communication remains in the proper context and is both… Read More »Keeping Conversation With In Context and Focus

Expressing Needs and Desire For Resolution Being in a relationship involves sometimes difficult and uncomfortable conversations as two people strive for a satisfying relationship. Expressing needs and desires for resolution is an essential part of… Read More »Expressing Needs and Desire For Resolution

Keeping Problem Solving Conversations Constructive Keeping problem solving conversations constructive in relationships is key to achieving a successful, long-term relationship. It’s important to go into any problem solving conversation with the idea that both people… Read More »Keeping Problem Solving Conversations Constructive

Expressing Feelings in a Safe and Secure Way Being in a relationship can be difficult, especially when it comes to expressing one’s feelings. Many people struggle to open up communication lines for fear of sounding… Read More »Expressing Feelings in a Safe and Secure Way

Suggesting Solutions that Will Meet Both Parties’ Needs 19 Every relationship has its own unique set of challenges. Whether a couple is married, living together, in a long-distance relationship, or dating, it is important for… Read More »Suggesting Solutions that Will Meet Both Parties’ Needs

Understanding the Underlying Causes of the Conflict Conflict in relationships always exist, and every couple will always experience it no matter how much effort they put into avoiding it. It is often caused by different… Read More »Understanding the Underlying Causes of the Conflict