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One of the most essential glue in a relationship is to communicate with your partner. It helps you connect with the other pair in the relationship.

Donald Welch’s The Love I Thought I Knew is a romantic story that’s written in the style of a play script. Readers learn different characters and their motivations as the story progresses. Just like learning lines from a play, the readers will have the opportunity to explore the characters’ voices when reading the story. The Love I Thought I Knew delves into the themes of love and trust for people.

Romantic relationships bring intimacy, affection, happiness, and feelings of being loved. Some studies even suggest that people in romantic relationships can increase people’s self-growth, self-understanding, and positive esteem.

However, couples may still encounter problems in their romantic relationships. One of the best ways to keep the intimacy burning is to communicate with the partner. So, how do you communicate with your partner effectively? Does it have an impact on a couple’s relationship?

Here are some tips to effectively communicate with your partner:

Recognize Poor Communication

Sometimes, a couple may face problems in their relationship due to poor communication, especially for those who are still in the getting-to-know phase or the first few months of the relationship. Both sides of the couple are actually still in the learning phase about how their partners behave behind closed doors.

When you are in a committed relationship, don’t be afraid to address the factors that would make communication poor between you and your partner. The following are signs that a couple is experiencing poor communication:

– Passive-aggressive behavior

– Avoiding conflicts

– Hurtful words

Once you’ve identified some of these signs, it would be best to address these with your partner and mend some links that could toxify the romantic relationship.

Process Your Feelings To communicate with your partner effectively, you should be able to process your feelings first. There can be surprises that may open up a heated conversation. What you need to do is to process everything before reacting. It is a smart way to keep your composure. Take a breath, take a stroll, and take it in. Once you’ve processed the information, choose the perfect time to address an issue that you want to talk about. Timing is everything.

Begin Conversations with “I”

“I” statements and feelings may sound selfish to some, but it is crucial when addressing an important matter. Let your partner know what your feelings or opinions are about something, especially when you are trying to come up with a decision.

Listen and Be Heard

Both sides of the couple should learn how to listen and be heard at the same time. These two go hand-in-hand as you try to communicate with your partner. Being heard gives you a feeling of security and stability that your partner cares about. It is the same thing as when you listen to your partner’s concerns or statements. Listening and being heard can open opportunities to resolve conflicts in a relationship.

Set Clear Boundaries

Romantic couples will tend to ready themselves for marriage. One of the things they should communicate is finances. You should decide with your partner whether you should purchase something both of you can afford or invest in the future.

Notes are Still In

Leaving a note is a little gesture that you still communicate with your partner. It might be a little childish to some, but it keeps the fresh feeling of giddy and affection towards the other half of the relationship. So, give yourself time to leave a note, whether you want to inform your partner about your date or just give away some reminders.

Check on Your Partner Regularly

One of the best feelings is being checked on by a loved one. Leave a note or text your partner how they are. It is a conversation starter that will let the other side of the relationship vent out what happened on that day, leading to healthy communication. With this, you can get to know your partner even more, allowing you to open up more topics in the future when you communicate with your partner.

Romantic relationships are a chapter in your life that you experience when you finally find the one. Communication is a key to fruitful years with your partner.