Effective Communication Tips To Save Your Marriage Today

by Rose Corteau

Don't let Barriers to Effective Communication ruin your marriage.

The basis of a healthy marriage is good communication, which means being able to handle the information our partners share with us. It is finding common ground with each other.  It means allowing our partner to be themselves and to be able to be ourselves in the marriage.

THIS ALL SOUNDS GREAT, BUT HOW DO I GET FROM WHERE I AM TO WHERE I WANT TO BE IN THIS MARRIAGE? 

5 Effective Communication Tips you can apply to help improve your marriage today:

1. Be respectful – Mind your Ps and Qs. Start saying “please” and “thank you”. This is subtle but very effective.

2. Ask for what you want – Don’t assume that your partner can read your mind – often they are clueless!

Ask kindly and let your partner know what you need. For example, if you need a break from the kids, say “I really need a break from the kids, would you mind taking care of them for 30 minutes while I catch my breath? I am going to go out for a walk to calm my nerves”, Instead of, “Can’t you help? Can’t you see how stressed out I am?!!” Can you feel the difference? Which statement is more likely to get a response?

3. Talk About Something Fun - At the end of the day, when you get home from work or your spouse gets home from work, take 10 minutes to just sit down and talk about a very low stress subject. Remember something funny or something inspiring that happened in your day and share it with your spouse. This is a great ice breaker. It keeps things light and diffuses stress.

4. Ask your husband or wife about something that matters to them - For example, you can ask your husband what he thought of the ball game or your wife how her friend’s baby shower went or whatever else you know is important to your partner. This encourages them to share their feelings without being pressured. Then really pay attention to what your partner is saying. You will begin to learn how your partner feels and thinks.

5. Stay positive - Learn to see the positive in the things around you. There is always a bright side to anything if you look hard enough. Focusing on the positive instead of the negative allows you to maintain a positive attitude with your husband or wife. In your conversation, start sharing the positive perspective instead of the negative perspective with your spouse. This is very powerful. It encourages more communication and allows a relationship to grow.

By applying these simple techniques, barriers to effective communication with your husband or wife will no longer be an issue. Try it and see how your marriage transforms before your very eyes!!

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