Communication problems in relationships are so common that no matter how great you and your sweetie get along, youre bound to run into some miscommunication somewhere along the line. The good news is, with the right approach, these problems usually arent too hard to solve.
Bridge the gender divide!
Men and women approach relationships in distinctly different ways. Without and open mind, its all too easy to write the opposite gender off as illogical or even start thinking of their differences as childish or petty. The fact is neither gender is perfectly logical. Taking some time to learn about exactly how the opposite gender looks at love matters can help you avoid a lot of problems in relationships.
Listen thoughtfully!
Dont forget that youre one half of the communication problem. When youve been together for a while, you might start to think you know what your partner is going to say. Unless you have ESP, though, youll get a lot farther by actually hearing your partner out. When sweetie tells you something, restate what they said to make sure you understood correctly and let them know you heard.
Release the need for blame!
When one...