7 Relationship Benefits of Good Communication

Are you listening? Relationships can be tough. Building a “context” of what your mate is really saying significantly increases emotional intimacy and closeness between the two of you. And, equally important, not only does building context help you learn how to be a better listener, but it also significantly lessens the disagreements couples have and improves your communication skills. We don’t always exactly mean what we say in our conversation. We open our mouth and some sentences come out. But we don’t always thoroughly think through what we are saying. Does that sound familiar? How to Make Even the Most Difficult Conversations with the Person You Love Easier for Both of You Arguments often begin because we misunderstand the context or meaning of what the other person is trying to say. And then the downward cycling is well on its way! By building a context of the other person and vice versa, you are increasing the chances of having fewer arguments and you start listening — really listening. Thus, you will feel closer to one another and have a much easier flow in your relationship. With that said, here are the 7 benefits of good communication that deepen intimacy in relationships. 1. You Can Avoid Negative Misunderstandings. How often do we misunderstand what the person really meant with a positive slant? We don’t. For example, John says, “I’m tired of us fighting all the time.” You immediately assume he wants to end the relationship. But, h...
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