Communication Can Make or Break a Relationship
Verbal and non-verbal, timing, and delivery all factor into the communication methodology
Conflicts exist in every relationship, so certainly in marriages. How we communicate as a mature couple can make or break the relationship, though. Verbal and non-verbal communication is critical when trying to resolve conflict. Many essential elements go into conflict resolution; someone with high emotional intelligence knows those factors.
Factors Involved In Conflict Resolution In Marriage
- Timing
- Body language
- Tone of voice
- Eye contact
- Honesty and respect
- Active listening
- Personal responsibility
Delivery Of Intent
How I deliver my message to my significant other sets the tone for the entire conversation. The first line will determine success or failure. If I go in guns blazin’, he will not be open to receiving my message. Instead, he is already in battle mode with full-on artillery loaded and ready to fight back. If I use “I statements” and approach him respectfully, taking personal responsibility, he will be at ease and ready to listen to what I have to say. It is all about the approach, timing, and delivery.
Remind your partner that you are their partner and on the same team.
I am not your enemy.
It is easy to forget that when in a heightened state of emotion. Our job is to calm our partners down — to put them at ease. A simple statement such as, “ I am not your enemy,” can make all the difference in the world.
Final Thoughts
Words are powerful, both spoken and unspoken. We have the ability to create safety and security for our significant other. They also fear us destroying them. A marriage is a union, an agreement between two people that you protect and honor each other. That means resolving conflict respectfully as a team and helping each other to the best of both of your abilities.
At the end of the day, you will both sleep better as a result. You will wake up knowing you are best friends. And you will have a bond that cannot be broken. That is the goal anyway. Solid communication skills will help. Knowing how to best communicate with your partner is essential, as every person responds differently and needs different things — to your partner, whether they are logically or emotionally minded.
I wish you the best in your love life and marriage. You are worthy of living your best life. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I truly believe communication is essential for a healthy, happy relationship. When we do not communicate our needs, desires, and frustrations, resentment builds, leading to contempt, which is relationship doomsday. No one wants that.
This was written in response to Bella Smith ⭐’s amazing prompt: 2. Discuss the role of communication in resolving conflicts in a marriage. If you would like to participate, there are plenty of other creative options in the link below, and you should definitely follow Bella if you don’t already!😉
So, communicate often, honestly, and take the boxing gloves off. Please comment and let me know if you have any magical tips for communication in your relationships. I invite you to write for my new Relationship Column in Dancing Elephants Press. If you have not written for us yet and would like to be added, please comment or leave me a private message, and I would be happy to add you ☺️.
Peace & Light,
Libby
I am so excited to get started with my new Relationship column in Dancing Elephants Press. Here’s going into the new year with a heart of gold! You may have already seen a few sneak previews because we have all been too excited to wait until January first! BUT…. On January 1, I will debut my first prompt, so get ready for all your juicy relationship stories. Please read the guidelines in my story below! Your story may help change lives, and they need to be heard ❤️
I also love to feature stories written for the relationship column and do my best to distribute them on all of my socials. Here are a couple of my features for today ❤️:
Yana Bostongirl wrote some amazing inspiration for a loving New Year
Dr. Gabriella Korosi wrote a heartfelt true story about the innocence of love