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Hi loves!
I'm an avid believer that communication is the foundation to a solid, trusting and safe relationship. Once communication fades, the rest will follow suit.
Here are some things my man and I are constantly improving on to understand each other better:
1. If it bothers you, talk it out.
- I’m guilty of this too but your partner cannot read minds. It is extremely frustrating to have your partner wrong you, and not getting the hint that they’ve upset you.
- You give them the cold shoulder, and if given too long, it sometimes backfires. Hurting both in the process.
- Communicating starts as simple as “i’m upset with what happened.”
2. Use “I” Statements
- Using “I” instead of “You” prevents your partner from responding defensively.
- Focus more on how the problem makes you feel, rather than blaming your partner.
- Instead of saying “You never tell me your plans. You just, disappear and leave me hanging all night”.
- You say “I’m upset that you left without telling me beforehand. I get really worried not knowing if you’re alright”
3. Listen actively
- The goal when communicating is to create a safe space for your partner to express themselves.
- Know where your partner’s coming from - you’d want to create a conversation and not a confrontation.
- It’s important to make sure that your partner is heard and whatever’s being communicated is not just something they’re overthinking/overreacting to.
4. Embrace Time-Outs
- Just like the good days, thunders and storms are also normal in relationships.
- It’s a matter of whether you steer your relation-SHIP (pun intended) further into the storm or out to safety.
- It’s best to put the brakes on disagreements before it gets out of hand.
- Take a brief time-out, and come back to the topic after you’ve cool down and more rational.
5. Do you want to be right, or be happy?
- Some things are just not worth fighting over for.
- Learn how to meet in the middle and compromise - find something that makes the both of you happy.
Hope this helps!
Later loves,
Aisya
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