Are you struggling to talk to your partner? Do you feel like there’s a wall between you two, and that you can’t understand each other anymore? If so, don’t worry, these questions and struggles between couples are often inevitable no matter the length of the relationship. In fact, these sorts of questions have started becoming more and more common within couples, with divorce rates at an all time high of 42% in the U.S, according to the CDC. We as a society have become increasingly distanced from each other individually, especially with the prevalence of social media and the virtual world. Human to human interactions and proper communication have become increasingly foreign to us. As a result, we have become less aware of our emotions let alone the emotions of others. In relationships, where we spend most of our lives putting time into caring for and loving someone, how can we expect to understand our own partner if we can’t even understand ourselves?
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Why Communication Is Crucial in Relationships
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Communication is key,” plenty of times before and it’s for good reason. Communication is what makes us connected to one another. It’s how we express our needs and desires to others. It allows us to understand each other’s needs. Communication also helps us truly understand ourselves and our emotions, not just our partners. This is exactly why communication is so important in relationships. Through communication on both ends, a relationship will thrive based on the understanding of each other’s needs. Here are a few key communication skills that are key to maintaining a healthy and loving relationship:
- Expressing your emotions and your needs honestly
- Being a good listener; being able to receive feedback and hear your partner out
- Taking time to talk face to face with your partner without any distractions
- Showing that you are genuinely interested and invested in the topic
- Showing empathy; put yourself in your partner’s shoes
- Being open-minded, but considerate of your own opinions as well
How Couples Therapy Supports Communication
Improving your communication skills is an integral aspect of couples therapy that will heavily improve your understanding of your partner, yourself, and your relationship as a whole. In couples therapy, your past, relationships with family and friends, and childhood are often important supplemental sources that can help us gain a better understanding of your needs. Sharing personal stories about yourself will seem scary at first, but it’s important to realize that recalling these experiences can often open up new perspectives to your personality that you may have never considered before.
Here at Relucent Psychology Group, we aim to create an environment in which you and your partner will feel safe in sharing your experiences openly. Talking about your experiences within the security of a couples therapist will assist in developing your communication skills further, which you will be able to apply to your own relationship. We want you and your partner to feel secure and trusted, and we hope you will feel the same way about us. Love is an essential part of the human essence that provides us with emotional support, fulfillment, and positivity in our lives. Together we can work to preserve that love by strengthening the bond between you and your significant other. If you’re ready to build the relationship you and your partner want, reach out to us today.
