6 Tips On Effective Communication With Your Partner
4. Allow them to vent out their thoughts
When you talk to them about something, do not proclaim your decision. Instead, put forth your opinion and expect the same from them. Apart from that, once in a week, at least, sit together and talk about thoughts that have been troubling you. Allow them to share their thoughts, feelings and ideas. Many a times, it happens that they need a person to vent out their feelings, someone with whom they can share and rest assured that won’t lead to a wrong judgment of their character or their words. And this person, most of the times, is expected to be you, the partner. You have a bigger responsibility to handle. Don’t ignore their need to share.
5. Don’t jump to conclusions
When they tell you something, don’t interrupt them by jumping down to a conclusion. You may regret your words later. Sometimes, it happens that they are talking of a problem that they are facing at their office and you cut the conversation by saying that it is a problem with their attitude. After you are done with your ‘blame game’, they tell you that it is a doing of a junior colleague, but it’s a worry for them because they are superior to them and are answerable to the higher management. At such a point, you are the one who lands up in an embarrassing situation. Hence, it’s better to keep shut and listen to them. They wish you to be their safety valve, do not forget.
6. Honesty is the best policy
Last but not the least, honesty is the best policy, even in a relationship. When you find something bothering you, talk to your partner about it. Don’t fear the fact that it may lead to outright separation. On the contrary, your partner would love to know what’s happening inside your mind. If there is something that can be changed, it would be highly beneficial to sustain the relationship. In fact, your honesty would help you strengthen your relationship.
Establishing a harmonious relationship is quite a tedious task for both partners. However, if one fulfills one’s duty by constantly communicating with one’s partner, then it’s easier to hold onto the spark. If the aforesaid tips are practiced, you may rest assured that your relationship would not end easily.
