Communication tips and tricks for to improve your relationship

A relationship is all about give and take, and the best way to improve any relationship is by improving communication. Great couples can communicate almost wordlessly, but don’t let that fool you. That sort of connection and innate understanding of another person comes after years of being open and honest, and even then, that seemingly perfect couple will still have many hard talks and conversations to go.

You and your partner can always improve your relationship. Things change, and people change, but having someone there that you trust completely is invaluable. To weather every storm, to overcome all your challenges, you are going to need to learn how to communicate more effectively. This is how you can breach issues like trying out something new in the bedroom all the way to dealing with issues like mental health together.

Be Patient with How They Want to Communicate

Talking can be hard, but communication shouldn’t be. If you or your partner find it easier to talk about serious or sensitive topics by texting or even emailing each other, then use this. Don’t let discomfort stop you from talking about something new.

Take your sex life, for example. As a couple gets more familiar with one another, the need for experimentation or even fulfilling certain sexual needs grows. It can feel difficult, even impossible, to bring up a sexual need with a partner that goes beyond the scope of what you currently do. Bondage, for example, is something that many people enjoy but can find difficult to bring up to a new partner. If you find that outright talking about it is hard, then try sexting. Or try dropping information piece by piece until you feel comfortable enough broaching the full subject.

Be Understanding of How they Respond

Communicating your desires is the first step. Listening and responding is the next. In our example of bringing up bondage, know that this may not have been something they thought about or even considered for themselves before. It may not be something that they are interested in, and that needs to be okay. Putting the idea out there is the best that you can do. Pressuring them is only going to strain your relationship.

Watch for cues that they are willing to consider it and if they are, then you should look into easing them into it.

Test the Waters and Go Gently

In our bondage scenario, you could ease them into it by looking at bondage gear and even allowing them to choose which items they want to try first. In other situations, like discussing personal details or feelings, giving them similar space to articulate what is bothering them, or asking them to give you the same consideration is a must.

Think of breaching issues, concerns, or just difficult topics like being at a table. You each need to put something on the table and then look at what you have put as a whole. This way, you can negotiate and talk about the issue at hand.

Always Go With an Open Mind

It can be hard to talk to someone when they have preconceived notions or even emotions. If you are coming together after a fight, don’t bring up the fight when your partner is trying to explain. Listen, then explain yourself. Try to approach the conversation like it is a separate thing so that you can have an open conversation with each other.