No relationship is perfect. We all know this. We're not perfect and therefore our relationships will never be perfect either (Without God) But success in relationships romantic and otherwise have a lot to do with proper communication. In fact, most relationship problems are caused by poor communication.
Here are a few communication issues in romantic relationships and how to work through them:
The Problem:Misunderstanding words and actions. It's really easy to misinterpret your partner's words, emails, gestures, and actions to mean something other than what he or she intended. We're all human it happens.
The Solution:Don't immediately jump to conclusions. Instead of assuming you know what the other is thinking, ask for clarification. Continue asking for clarification until you understand what your partner is really saying.
The Problem:You don't talk enough. In a long-term relationship, most of us eventually hit a point where we feel we don't communicate much any more. We don't hang out. We have our routines (wake up, shower, dress, go to work, come home), and most don't involve the other person as much as they should.
The Solution: There's a simple fix for not communicating enough: recognizing that you're no longer communicating like you once did and talking more. Create some alone time to carve out for just the two of you.
The Problem:You're avoiding certain topics with your partner. Perhaps this is the reason that you're not talking to one another anymore. Maybe you're upset with your partner. Either way, you don't feel like discussing it, so instead, you clam up and say nothing. Your walls go up as a way of avoiding the issue.
The Solution: You're not benefiting your relationship in any way by avoiding problems. Instead of retreating and putting up big walls, take a long hard look at the issues and face them together. This way, you can work together to come up with a solution.
The Problem:You need to be right. We've all had those times when we couldn't back down from an argument. We're right, we know it, and we have to prove it. So we pick a fight (or continue to beat a dead horse) until we feel we've won.
The Solution: Being right isn't as important as having open lines of communication. Being willing to see things from another point of view may not change how you feel, but it does give you the incredible opportunity to learn.
Pals---What other advice do you have about communication issues in relationships?
Life is 2short to wake up in the morning with regrets. LOVE KEEPS NO RECORD OF WRONGS*SOPHIEBABY* :*
Posted: at 31-07-2012 12:50 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
crusifixo at 31-07-2012 02:11 PM (12 years ago) (m)
tanx....my potential relationship just took a positive note..........
Posted: at 31-07-2012 02:11 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Nice one Sophie, but I must say that 75% of relationship problem is caused by women because they don't trust men especially if you're a handsome dude with little money to spend.Whenever you're not with your wife/girlfriend then she'll think you''re somewhere phyuking and be bombarding u with telephone calls as if tomorrow no dey. Most women believe that men are like he goat "pay as you go".
Posted: at 31-07-2012 02:28 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
crusifixo at 31-07-2012 02:30 PM (12 years ago) (m)
Quote from: Neglito on 31-07-2012 02:28 PM
Nice one Sophie, but I must say that 75% of relationship problem is caused by women because they don't trust men especially if you're a handsome dude with little money to spend.Whenever you're not with your wife/girlfriend then she'll think you''re somewhere fc*u*King and be bombarding u with telephone calls as if tomorrow no dey. Most women believe that men are like he goat "pay as you go".
pls tell them we deserve better...........
Posted: at 31-07-2012 02:30 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
sophiebaby at 31-07-2012 02:33 PM (12 years ago) (f)
Quote from: Neglito on 31-07-2012 02:28 PM
Nice one Sophie, but I must say that 75% of relationship problem is caused by women because they don't trust men especially if you're a handsome dude with little money to spend.Whenever you're not with your wife/girlfriend then she'll think you''re somewhere fc*u*King and be bombarding u with telephone calls as if tomorrow no dey. Most women believe that men are like he goat "pay as you go".
Offcourse Thats how Most men behave too .. especially when they are married to a beautiful woman.. even when shes at work.. they bombard her with calls like.. where are u.. when they see u standing with a male colleague.. they feel n believe u want to..or already have phyuked with him... its 50/50 My dear.. Insecurity is one of our major prob in rltnnshp..
Life is 2short to wake up in the morning with regrets. LOVE KEEPS NO RECORD OF WRONGS*SOPHIEBABY* :*
Posted: at 31-07-2012 02:33 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Treasure2 at 31-07-2012 02:49 PM (12 years ago) (f)
Quote from: Neglito on 31-07-2012 02:28 PM
Nice one Sophie, but I must say that 75% of relationship problem is caused by women because they don't trust men especially if you're a handsome dude with little money to spend.Whenever you're not with your wife/girlfriend then she'll think you''re somewhere fc*u*King and be bombarding u with telephone calls as if tomorrow no dey. Most women believe that men are like he goat "pay as you go".
Some men sef...ike di ha
Posted: at 31-07-2012 02:49 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
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