Relationship Counseling in California
Communication is potentially the most important ingredient in any healthy relationship. Unfortunately, many of us are not taught the skills we need to communicate in a productive way.
Some tips for healthy communication in your relationship include:
💙 Have important conversations when you are both feeling calm. Whenever the conversation becomes heated, step away and resume the conversation later when you are feeling more in control.
💙 Speak using "I-statements." Take responsibility for your own emotions by saying "I feel when you " instead of making accusatory statements like "you make me so ____!"
💙 Practice active listening skills so your partner feels heard, too. These skills include using positive body language, like nodding and making eye contact, as well as reflecting what they say back to you. For example, "It sounds like you're saying you feel underappreciated. Is that right?"
What advice would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments below!
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