7 Rare Communication Skills Couples In The Strongest Relationships Use When Conversations Get Heated | Mary Ellen Goggin Jerry Duberstein
Marriage is supposed to be that one sacred place where you can be yourself and speak freely. But when you’re afraid to communicate with your spouse, your relationship and home life can feel more like a prison. It’s not uncommon for one or both spouses in a marriage to have difficulty being assertive in their communication with one another. Communicating our needs and desires doesn’t always come naturally, even when we love someone. Some people instinctively shy away from conflict and don’t want to trouble or inconvenience others, including a spouse. They would rather acquiesce than speak up. But the importance of communication in a good marriage is that it deepens intimacy between a couple. Communication skills strengthen relationships. While conflict avoidance is common in relationships, research has suggested it is not a good strategy for a comfortable and satisfying relationship. If and when you’re afraid to communicate with your spouse, chances are there is something more telling going on. The influence of one’s upbringing has a profound effect on their relationship behavior and communication …






