How to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
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Loading... - Addae Kwei
- 30 Aug 2022
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Communication is obviously key in a relationship—so what do you do if you find yourself in a relationship where real conversations aren’t happening? First, it’s important to remember this is not unusual. If you have been in a relationship, especially a longterm one, it’s likely you’ve experienced some form of communication breakdown. Comfortable silences are normal, but if your relationship is totally silent or you’re unable to talk about anything else besides logistics and surface-level subjects, this might signal a deeper issue you don’t want to ignore.
How not communicating affects your relationship
If you struggle to communicate with your partner, there’s a good chance that over time, you will grow apart. Some of the effects of lack of communication in a relationship include:
Reasons you aren’t talking
There are many reasons why you might find yourself in a silent relationship. Some of these reasons include:
- Lack of intimacy
- Resenting your partner
- Loneliness
- Feeling as though you are walking on eggshells
Reasons you aren’t talking
There are many reasons why you might find yourself in a silent relationship. Some of these reasons include:
- You have exhausted topics. If you have been in a relationship for a while, it can feel like you’re talking about the same subjects all the time.
- One or both of you are busy. If you are busy in your day-to-day, you may not remember to take the time to talk and check in with your partner.
- You have different conversation styles. Some people grow up in families that didn’t talk at all, and others may have grown up in a family that was filled with conflict. As adults, this might play out in different ways. One partner might keep everything inside, while the other may feel as though they are actively avoiding communication for fear of conflict.
- One or both parties have gotten lazy about communicating and no one is taking the first step in initiating conversation. Sometimes people become too comfortable in relationships and stop putting in the work that’s needed. Read More...
