One of the foundations of a confident
and healthy relationship is communication. When you are able to articulate your
feelings, fears, and concerns in an honest and kind way, the relationship can
flourish and grow. This vulnerability and authenticity is necessary for both
people to feel safe and fully accepted—without fear of judgment, abandonment, or
betrayal. When we don't communicate our needs and discuss our differences
honestly and freely, intimacy will inevitably break down. Healthy communication
also requires active listening with your full attention and an open mind. The
most successful, intimate relationships involve proactive communication before a
fight ever breaks out. However, conflict is inevitable, and conflict resolution
should include collaborative problem solving and a mutual commitment to
resolution without bitterness and recrimination.
Action Steps: Even if you think your
communication skills are good, it never hurts to fine tune them to make you feel
more confident and empowered in your relationship and to maintain intimacy and
trust. Sit down with your partner, and ask each other these relationship questions to open
dialog and understanding. Consider reading a relationship communication book
like Non-Violent Communication: A Language of Life
by Marshall B. Rosenberg or Getting the Love You Want by
Harville Hendrix. Make a commitment to learn about healthy relationship
communication and practice what you learn with your partner.
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