Communication is an essential aspect of any relationship because it forms the base of the relationship. We also require freedom in order to be able to discuss things with our partners in order to comprehend, trust and feel close to them. Some skills you need to learn on how to have a healthy relationship because it become unhealthy at times due to misunderstanding and fraud.
1. Active Listening: It is one of the most vital elements of communication process which is known as active listening. This means being passive and not interrupting your partner’s speech and instead think of what you want to say next. To show one’s interest for instance, one can make use of facial gestures like tilting the head, making eye contact and perhaps one can reiterate what the other person has said.
2. Be Honest and Vulnerable: If you tell someone how you feel, it makes you feel closer to that person. Vulnerability helps your partner to know how you feel and what you want. This makes the partners comfortable and wanted within the relationship hence making it safe for both of them.
3. Use “I” Statements: When dealing with such a subject, make sure that you are not in a position of coming across to the other person as accusing them by using the word ‘you’. For example, instead of saying ‘You always make me feel’ use ‘I feel like…’ This makes the chances of having a healthy conversation less defensive and more productive.
4. Set Aside Time for Conversations: In our day to day lives, we tend to forget the importance of conversation. Schedule time to discuss with them how they feel, what is troubling them or what they would like to see happen. This concept helps to make sure that the two of you never lose touch with each other in the relationship you are in.
When they learn to listen to one another, tell the truth, and find the time to convey their message, then a couple will be in a position to enhance the love they have for each other and also deal with It also enhances the knowledge level but also builds a relationship that is defined by the free and open transfer of information.