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42 Secrets to
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Communication includes:
1. The words you say and the type of words you use
2. The way you say them, e.g. how fast or slow you
(https://www.lovepanky.com/women/understanding-
men/body-language-of-men)
expressions, etc.
7. Not interrupting
1. Assertive communication
Someone who communicates assertively is able to
express their thoughts, ideas, and points of view clearly
and directly.
3. Aggressive communication
When someone communicates aggressively, they’re
able to put their point across, but they don’t do it in the
right way. Rather than respecting the other person and
trying not to upset them, they simply say what they want
and be damned with the consequences.
4. Nonverbal communication
We all communicate non-verbally, often without realizing
it. This includes body language, facial expressions, eye
contact, and gestures.
2. Shutting down
When there is a lack of communication issue, partners
are likely to start communicating passively, i.e. not really
saying anything at all. In this case, you’ve shut down
because you start to think, “what’s the point?”
6. Passive-aggressive behavior
Another sign you need to learn how to communicate in a
relationship is when you or your partner show regular
passive-aggressive behavior.
9. Interrupting
Interrupting is often a result of not feeling heard
yourself. You’re desperate to get your point across, even
if it means cutting into the other person’s speech.
However, it is also a sign that you don’t respect the other
person enough to let them say what they need to.
So, for example, don’t say, “You never wash the dishes,”
instead, say, “I feel annoyed when you don’t wash the
dishes after saying you will.” [Read: Communication
exercises for couples – easy games to be a better lover
(https://www.lovepanky.com/love-couch/better-
love/communication-exercises-for-couples)]
If you were feeling how they are, what would you do and
think? How would you react? By asking yourself those
questions, you can understand them on a deeper level.
That often helps to resolve a lot of problems. [Read:
Reasons why empathy is important in a relationship
(https://www.lovepanky.com/love-couch/better-
love/reasons-why-empathy-is-important-in-a-
relationship)]
Ask them things like, “Did I upset you when I did that?” if
you notice they’re acting a little annoyed. Get them
talking more by leading the conversation there.
[Read: 25 important questions to ask your significant
other (https://www.lovepanky.com/love-couch/better-
love/questions-to-ask-your-significant-other)]
19. Never ignore it when your partner is
upset with you
If you notice that your significant other is pissed, don’t
ignore it. Yes, you can give them their space to be upset,
but make sure you’re asking them about it when they’ve
calmed down.
work!
VIN SERAI
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Vin Serai is the founder of LovePanky.com, and has
delved deep into the working of love and
relationships for almost two decades. Having
dipped his feet in almo...
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