Quick guide to better communication between you and your partner.
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Interpretation Matters
Know that what you mean and what your partner interprets are 2 different things.
It is important to check for meaning you can do this by getting your partner to summarise what you said back to you.
2. Be Explicit
Say what you mean and don’t dance around it.
Say it clearly and with love.
If you would like more of something from your partner be clear what it is and give examples.
Don’t expect your partner to guess.
3. Start With Feeling
Start by saying how you feel and not launching into judging and criticising your partner.
This is very important, start the conversation with ‘I feel…..”
Bonus tip: Put away the technology to have a connected conversation.
For clearer communication between you and your partner check out professional couples counselling.
