{"id":15222,"date":"2017-05-09T11:20:28","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T11:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=15222"},"modified":"2022-12-17T09:41:22","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T09:41:22","slug":"communication-between-married-couples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/communication-between-married-couples\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Keys to Effective Communication in Marriage and a Healthy Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Communication in marriage can be the sweetest thing that holds a relationship together, or it can be a confusing conundrum that seems to cause more trouble than joy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Having said that, the importance of communication in relationships can not be emphasized enough.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>How communication with a spouse nurtures a relationship<\/span><\/h2>\n

Communication is key in a relationship and couples should explore effective ways to improve communication, while also making efforts to overcome communication problems in marriage. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is true for any relationship but especially when you are married. <\/span><\/p>\n

So, how to communicate better? <\/span><\/p>\n

With a few tips, pointers, and effective communication techniques, you could be well on your way to navigating the maze of communication in marriage, getting to know your spouse on a deeper level, and learning to communicate well with each other as a married couple. <\/span><\/p>\n

These pointers will take each letter of the word C-O-M-M-U-N-I-C-A-T-I-O-N to bring you insights that can help you to communicate better with your spouse. <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>1.  Connection<\/span><\/h2>\n

The starting point of communication in marriage is a connection, and surprisingly communication does not necessarily create the connection. Sometimes actions speak louder than words, and you need to reconnect with your spouse before any fruitful communication can take place. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if you are feeling distant from each other because of your busy schedules, then it won’t help to talk about it without cutting back somewhere so that you can spend more quality time together.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>2. Openness<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you want to have good communication <\/a>with your spouse<\/a> there needs to be a level of openness and transparency. As you share with each other both your thoughts and feelings you will be able to communicate on a head level and a heart level. <\/span><\/p>\n

In order for openness to happen in communication in marriage, there must be a feeling of safety where you both know that you will not be judged or criticized when you honestly share from your heart.<\/strong> Openness builds up trust as you learn to appreciate one another’s strengths and protect each other’s vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>3. Meaning<\/span><\/h2>\n

Mean what you say and say what you mean.<\/strong> Communication in marriage is all about understanding the meaning of what you say to each other<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is so easy to jump to conclusions and think you know what your spouse is going to say. But with careful listening and sensitivity, you will be able to find true and meaningful communication with the one that you love.<\/span><\/p>\n

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