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Communication is Key: Communication Tips for a Healthy Relationship

COMM UNICA TION: COMMUNICATION TIPS FOR A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP THE BASIC BUILDING BLOCKS OF A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP ARE... 00 respect trust love honesty communication While all 5 co mponents share equal importance, COMMUNICATION is often the thing couples report struggling with the most. • For a species with over 5,000 different languages, humans can be surprisingly bad at communicating with one another. who knew? What makes for a healthy relationship? EMPATHY Try to understand your partner's point of view. (both thoughts and feelings) Take a moment to STOP and listen. Imagine yourself in Know that your partner is not a mind- your partner's shoes reader HONESTY Honesty builds trust and respect between partners. Clear up potential misunderstandings early by speaking freely and openly. WHEN HAVING AN ARGUMENT, ATTEMPT TO STAY: DON'T BE 1 rational AFRAID TO BE 2 not overly emotional VULNERABLE! (strong emotions can make you say things you don't mean) SPEAK UP about both important issues and miscellaneous life details alike. EXPLAIN YOUR FEELINGS Avoid accusatory statements Use "I" statements instead of "YOU" statements. Explain to your partner how his or her behavior makes you fe el and why Takes the guesswork out of domestic disputes TAKE INTO ACCOUNT NONVERBAL CUES Tone of voice speaks volumes. Marital success can be predicted with 79% accuracy from an analysis of tone of voice BODY LANGUAGE Eye contact, light touching, relaxed posture and calm demeanor can go a long way toward fostering good relationship vibes (appears friendly, open) Appears standoffish, confrontational Avoid crossed arms, eye rolls or lack or eye contact, turning away or distancing yourself from your partner COMMUNICATE THROUGH ACTION Actions speak louder than words! Words are meaningless if behavior does not follow. Follow through on past discussions and promises The most important part of a relationship! Don't just SAY "I love you," show it! http://www.swintoncounseling.com/ http://health.howstuffworks.com/relationships/tips/5-communi- cation-tips-for-romantic-relationships.htm#page=1 http://www.breathinghappy.com/view-post/The-Build- ing-Blocks-for-a-Strong-Relationship http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151123202344.htm http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/healthy-relationships.aspx http://psychcentral.com/blog/ar- chives/2009/04/14/9-steps-to-better-communication-today/?all=1 http://www.bustle.com/articles/56261-8-tips-for-communicat- ing-better-in-relationships http://elitedaily.com/life/culture/the-power-of-communica- tion-4-keys-to-healthy-relationships-in-all-aspects-of-lifel http://www.freepik.com/ A Swinton & Associates Counseling ӨX

Communication is Key: Communication Tips for a Healthy Relationship

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If you’ve ever spent time at marriage counseling, you know that there are several keys to effective communication with your partner. Communication is one of the main building blocks for a successful...

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