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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Oct 09, 2023

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 06, 2023Hindi
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In a healthy relationship, communication is a key component. What are some effective communication strategies that can help improve a relationship?

Ans: Dear Anonymous,

1. Listen empathetically out of concern rather than to react and retort
2. Communication is also non-verbal; small gestures that tell that the other person is valued and cared for goes a long way in establishing a strong grounding
3. Mutual trust based on past shared experiences can also fortify communication
4. Set aside time everyday for at least 15 minutes to talk about each others' day
5. Use 'We' rather than 'I' will ensure that both people are on the same side and not against one another

There can be many more and it can evolve differently in different relationships...Seeing what works and what doesn't can help in improving and improvising the quality of communication...
Lastly, a relationship and being in one (any relationship) is a constant work-in-progress...You must strive to evolve and also work on it till both people are on the same page...Yes, relationship and being in one is a lot of work...so keep working...

All the best!

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How can i improve my communication with my partner
Ans: Dear Prakriti,

The first step to improving your relationship is putting in the effort, and I am glad to see you are doing so. A healthy relationship runs on proper communication and there are many ways to do it. For starters, while discussing something important with your partner, set aside all things that can take away your concentration from it; for instance, keep your phone at a distance, turn off the TV, etc.

Here are some more ideas:

• During a conflict (conflict is also communication) think before you speak. Don't randomly assign blames because that won't get the discussion anywhere productive, but rather heat it up further.
• Be clear about what you want to talk about; beating around the bush will lead to more confusion. If you want to convey something, be accurate and straightforward about it; it helps leave nothing to assumptions.
• I statements are better than you statements. For instance, "I feel sad when you speak to me in this tone" sounds much better and calmer than, "You always make me feel sad with your tone." It successfully steers the conversation from turning into a blame game.
• Say sorry and thank you when it's due.

Another important part of communication is paying attention and listening intently to what your partner has to say. We often speak our piece and barely lend an ear when it's the other person's turn. Make sure to hear them out for better communication. And don't just talk about negative feelings; communicate the positive ones too.

Hope this helps.

Best Wishes!

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