Can this relationship be saved? Is it in your best interest? Are you being pushed to grow? Are you truly giving each other what you each need? Your heart will never fail you, so learn to listen. Relationships are supposed to be fun! And joyous, and warm, and filled with laughter and affection. People in long-term relationships tend to forget this over time, and that's why so many couples eventually break up because they believe the "spark" is gone.
Make time to play together. Create an atmosphere of levity and positivity when you're together. Speak lovingly to each other, always. Hug each other, cuddle, and hold hands. These small things are what make relationships so wonderful in the first place, and keeping these loving practices alive is key to making a relationship work in the long run. Our FREE doctor-approved gut health guide. You are now subscribed Be on the lookout for a welcome email in your inbox!
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Give each other space. Develop an "I'm awesome" attitude. Take care of your own needs. Communicate boundaries. Never reward bad behavior. Heed the wisdom of your internal voice.
Flood it with affection. The act of communicating not only helps to meet your needs, but it also helps you to be connected in your relationship. Talk to each other.
We need to communicate clearly to avoid misunderstandings that may cause hurt, anger, resentment or confusion. It takes two people to have a relationship and each person has different communication needs and styles. Couples need to find a way of communicating that suits their relationship. Healthy communication styles require practice and hard work. Communication will never be perfect all the time.
Be clear when communicating with your partner, so that your message can be received and understood. Double check your understanding of what your partner is saying.
When you talk to your partner, try to:. When we communicate, we can say a lot without speaking. Our body posture, tone of voice and the expressions on our face all convey a message. These non-verbal means of communicating can tell the other person how we feel about them. Notice whether your body language reflects what you are saying. Listening is a very important part of effective communication. A good listener can encourage their partner to talk openly and honestly.
Tips for good listening include:. Open and clear communication can be learnt. Some people find it hard to talk and may need time and encouragement to express their views. These people may be good listeners, or they may be people whose actions speak louder than their words. If possible, ask these questions with your partner and share your responses. Consider, and try, ways to communicate differently. See whether the results improve your communication.
When you are more aware of how you communicate, you will be able to have more control over what happens between you. While it may not be easy at first, opening up new areas of communication can lead to a more fulfilling relationship. Most of us find some experiences or topics difficult to talk about. It may be something that is painful or makes us feel uncomfortable. For example, some people find it difficult to express their emotions.
It is often the things that cannot be talked about that hurt the most. An unexpected error has occurred with your sign up. Please try again later. Check here if you would like to receive subscription offers and other promotions via email from TIME group companies. You can unsubscribe at any time. By signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Thank you! For your security, we've sent a confirmation email to the address you entered. Click the link to confirm your subscription and begin receiving our newsletters.
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