Ways to Improve Relationship Communication: How to Effectively Communicate and Deal With Sensitive Issues With Your Partner

By David L. Lewis

Do you want to improve your relationship through communication?

Do you want to know the rules of effective communication in a relationship?

Do you want to manage relationship problems through communication?

If you answered YES to all the questions, then this is the right book for you. This guidebook is going to help you improve your communication as a couple. How to communicate in a relationship is an insightful book designed to cover every aspect of everyday needs as regards communication. By reading this book, you'll learn the basics of communication and how it applies to build a good relationship. Its content is well-structured to assist the reader to understand effective communication as it affects the growth of a relationship. The first part of the book takes the reader through the meaning and types of this invaluable tool while the second section teaches the reader how to improve communication. The book gets more specific in the third and final section exploring the various exercises and games you can use to enhance your communication efficiency in a relationship.

To have a healthy and long-lasting relationship with your partner, there are a few things that you should learn how to do. The first thing that you should learn is how to become a better listener. That alone isn't enough, however. You should learn how to become what is known as an emphatic listener. This is a bit different than just regular listening. It's a special form of listening that can help strengthen your relationship because it provides you with the ability to be able to understand not only how your partner is feeling but it takes you toward the point of being able to put your partner and yourself into the mindset of caring about one another more than yourself.

Learning how to speak properly to your partner is an important tool that you will need to learn as well as the art of compromising and understanding that not everything can be your way although you can certainly get your partner to see your side. Understanding compromise in a relationship is another important aspect because many mistake compromise for letting their partner constantly have their way and thinking that this means that they can't disagree and that they constantly have to have their opinion not matter which isn't the case at all.

When you're compromising in your relationship, that doesn't mean you have to give the other person their way all the time and it doesn't mean that your opinion doesn't matter anymore. It simply means that you understand where your partner is coming from and you're trying to understand how they feel while working it out together. In a relationship compromising means working together, and it does not mean that a single person gets their way all the time. Sometimes you have to let the other person have their way and sometimes they have to let you have your way. But never compromise who you are. Understanding this is going to help your communication skills and better build your relationship.

This book will show you:

• COMMUNICATION IN RELATIONSHIPS

• RULES FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN A RELATIONSHIP

• MANAGING RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS THROUGH COMMUNICATION

• HOW BETTER COMMUNICATION LEADS TO A HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIP

• HANDLING A COMPLETE LACK OF COMMUNICATION

• WHY DO COUPLES NEED TO FOCUS ON COMMUNICATION?

• STEPS TO BETTER COMMUNICATION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

• IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE LISTENING IN A RELATIONSHIP

• HOW TO COMMUNICATE ABOUT SERIOUS ISSUES IN A RELATIONSHIP

• ACCEPTING AND SHARING OPINIONS

• HOW TO RESOLVE CONTRADICTORY OPINIONS WITHOUT FIGHTING

• HOW TO MAKE JOINT DECISIONS

• MAIN COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS IN RELATIONSHIPS

• HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR MAIN PROBLEM

• TIPS TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIP COMMUNICATION

• Language: English
• Publisher: David L. Lewis
• Release date: May 10, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393953319

Book preview

WAYS TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIP COMMUNICATION

HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE AND DEAL WITH SENSITIVE ISSUES WITH YOUR PARTNER

Table of Contents

Book Description

Introduction

Chapter 1: Communication in Relationships

How Bad Communication Affects Relationships

Four Types of Communication

Verbal

Nonverbal

Visual

Written

Communication has components:

Relationships are built on communication

You just need to be there when it comes to communication in relationships.

Communication comes with understanding

Ways of Establishing Understanding in Communication

Who are you dealing with?

Be open-minded

Top Communication Skills

Cohesion and clarity

Listening skills

Stress management

Tone

Confidence

Chapter 2: Rules for Effective Communication in a Relationship

The Forgiving Principle

Be Willing to Accept Corrections

Be Quiet and Listen

Chapter 3: Managing Relationship Problems through Communication

Don’t be Judgmental

Be Careful with Criticism

Don’t Lay Blame

Avoid Making Comparisons

Avoid Making Threats

Chapter 4: How Better Communication Leads to a Healthier Relationship

The Power of Words

Ways to Encourage Healthy Communication in Your Marriage

Commit to the relationship.

Be available.

Find time to speak with your spouse.

Make it a rewarding experience for both of you.

Forgive.

Make it a habit.

Communication Tools That Will Rekindle the Flame in Romantic Relationships

Chapter 5: How to Calm down Every Situation and Avoid Fighting

Don't Raise Your Voice

Pay Attention to Your Body Posture

Listen to Your Partner

Always Remember what IS Important

Own Up the Fight

Touch Your Spouse with Gentleness as well as Compassion

Know the Other Person’s Perspective

Control Your Verbal and NonVerbal Body Language

Construct Your Sentences as Opinions and Not Facts

Don’t Take Disagreements Personally

Tips for DEfusing Arguments with Your Partner

Pick Your Battles

Calm Down

Stick Only to the Topic

Watch Your Body Language, Tone and Mannerisms

Accept Your Differences

Chapter 6: Handling a Complete Lack of Communication

Mistakes in Communication

Ways to Improve Your Interactions

Chapter 7: Why Do Couples Need to Focus on Communication?

It will build strong bonds

You get a lot of quality time with your partner

You build a firm foundation for your marriage

Knowing how to handle any problems in the proper manner

It keeps you and your partner from drifting apart

Communication is the best way to resolve marital conflicts

It allows you to be true to who you are

You are blessed with the joy of rediscovery

It feels great to be heard

Deepens your relationship

It makes conversations around money much easier

It creates strong bonds

Embrace any imperfections

It takes constant effort to make things work

Chapter 8: Steps to Better Communication in Your Relationship

Hear what they are Saying

Be Open and Honest

Stay Focused

Watch for Nonverbal Signals

Take Responsibility

Be Willing to Compromise

Have a Time Out

Never Give Up

Seek Outside Help

Chapter 9: Importance of Effective listening in A Relationship

Listen with rapt attention to know how to respond adequately.

Don’t be in a hurry to talk, be the good listener first.

Tips to Help you Become an Active Listener:

Have an open mind

Prioritize listening

Don’t interrupt

Keep focused

Have a good knowledge of your communication style

Use feedback techniques

Barriers to Listening

Technology as a barrier to listening

Environment as a barrier to listening

Techniques for Reducing or Avoiding Listening Barriers.

Minimize Distractions

Practice Reflecting and Story Telling

How to Improve Your Listening Skills

Applying Your Listening Skills

Chapter 10: How to Communicate About Serious Issues in a Relationship

Find a good time.

Think before you speak.

Deal with important issues early.

Keep everything private.

Explore your spouse’s beliefs, thoughts and feelings.

Prepare to receive a defensive or negative response.

Tailor the message.

Be honest.

Why You Should Listen to What Your Partner Has to Say

They aren’t wrong, just different

How to Resolve Contradictory Opinions Without Fighting?

Negotiation

Don’t Argue

Be Sensible

Don’t Force It

Act Mature

How to Make Joint Decisions

Don’t Shut Your Partner Out

Listen to Your Gut

Be Genuine with Your Demands

Share your Feelings

Be Willing to Compromise

Chapter 12: Main Communication Problems in Relationships

Lack of Empathy

Poor Listening Skills

Harsh Words

Unrealistic Expectations

Hiding Feelings

Keeping Score

Being Absent but You are Present Physically

Stress

How to Identify Your Main Problem

Degrading Your Spouse

Play the Blame Game

Rekindling the Past

Raising Your Voice at Your Partner

Negative Nonverbal Communication

Chapter 13: Tips to Improve Relationship Communication

How to Understand Emotions in a Relationship

How to Accept Yourself and Your Partner

You cannot fix him/her

Replace judgement with compassion

Extending empathy

Do not control your partner

Accept your partner

How Better Communication Leads to A Healthier Relationship

Verbal communication

Nonverbal communication

Develop Active Listening

Chapter 14: Why You Should Understand Empathetic Dialogue

Chapter 15: Basic Communication Skills ALL Couples Need to Develop

Listening

Attention

Do not interrupt

Facial Expressions

Have a neutral space

Talk face to face

Silence

Forget Yourself

Positivity

Speaking as Equals

Saying Their Name

Enthusiasm

Humor

Eye Contact

Eliminating Filler Words

Open Communication

Avoiding Information Overload

Same Team Communication

Open-Ended Questions

Expressing Approval

Empathy

Connect and Engage Daily

Request Feedback

Cultivate Curiosity

Honesty

Physical contact

The Proximity

Fidgeting About

Conclusion

Book Description

Do you want to improve your relationship through communication?

Do you want to know the rules of effective communication in a relationship?

Do you want to manage relationship problems through communication?

If you answered YES to all the questions, then this is the right book for you. This guidebook is going to help you improve your communication as a couple. How to communicate in a relationship is an insightful book designed to cover every aspect of everyday needs as regards communication. By reading this book, you’ll learn the basics of communication and how it applies to building a good relationship. Its content is well-structured to assist the reader to understand effective communication as it affects the growth of a relationship. The first part of the book takes the reader through the meaning and types of this invaluable tool while the second section teaches the reader how to improve communication. The book gets more specific in the third and final section exploring the various exercises and games you can use to enhance your communication efficiency in a relationship.

To have a healthy and long-lasting relationship with your partner, there are a few things that you should learn how to do. The first thing that you should learn is how to become a better listener. That alone isn’t enough, however. You should learn how to become what is known as an emphatic listener. This is a bit different than just regular listening. It’s a special form of listening that can help strengthen your relationship because it provides you with the ability to be able to understand not only how your partner is feeling but it takes you toward the point of being able to put your partner and yourself into the mindset of caring about one another more than yourself.

Learning how to speak properly to your partner is an important tool that you will need to learn as well as the art of compromising and understanding that not everything can be your way although you can certainly get your partner to see your side. Understanding compromise in a relationship is another important aspect because many mistake compromise for letting their partner constantly have their way and thinking that this means that they can’t disagree and that they constantly have to have their opinion not matter which isn’t the case at all.

When you're compromising in your relationship, that doesn't mean you have to give the other person their way all the time and it doesn't mean that your opinion doesn't matter anymore. It simply means that you understand where your partner is coming from and you're trying to understand how they feel while working it out together. In a relationship compromising means working together, and it does not mean that a single person gets their way all the time. Sometimes you have to let the other person have their way and sometimes they have to let you have your way. But never compromise who you are. Understanding this is going to help your communication skills and better build your relationship.

This book will show you:

COMMUNICATION IN RELATIONSHIPS

RULES FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN A RELATIONSHIP

MANAGING RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS THROUGH COMMUNICATION

HOW BETTER COMMUNICATION LEADS TO A